I had some work done on my driveway and I initially paid the contractor through PayPal. However, I didn't realize PayPal takes a fee, so he refunded me and now wants me to pay him using a different method. I've told him I'll pay him once my PayPal refund clears, but it's been pending for a while now. He has to come back and fix something on the driveway, and I'm worried he might demand payment on the spot when he arrives. What should I do in this situation?
3 Answers
Did you sign a contract or have any terms agreed upon? If he’s legally bonded and insured, then go ahead and pay. If not, I’d hold off until you know for sure you won't end up paying twice, especially since it sounds like there’s no solid agreement here.
Yeah, but without clear terms, it's tricky. You might need to clarify things with him.
I’d say pay him first, then kick back and enjoy your fresh driveway! But I get your concern about him fixing it first. If you’re worried he won't come back, maybe discussing the fix and payment in advance could help ease the tension.
That doesn’t make much sense to pay before getting the fix, though, right?
True, he should complete the job properly before expecting payment.
Did you initially agree on using PayPal? It sounds like there was a misunderstanding about payment methods. It's tough since neither of you set clear terms and now you’re both in a bit of a bind.
Exactly! He didn’t specify a payment method at the start, and now things are chaotic.
If he used the refund function, he should be understanding about the pending issue.
We agreed over text, but isn’t that still a form of contract?