And they were apparently hoping to sell the newly renovated property for significantly more than they had paid for it.
The real estate agent had arrived to begin preparing the listing.
The photographer was there to document the house.
The timing could not have been worse for them.
David, Grandpa’s attorney, calmly explained the situation.
Frank had a signed contract.
He had approved change orders.
He had receipts.
He had insurance documentation.
He had payment records.
And most importantly, he had the document Melissa and Grant had signed the previous afternoon acknowledging that the work had been completed, accepted and remained unpaid.
The $6,200 wasn’t a vague verbal dispute anymore.
It was documented.
And their own signatures were on the paperwork.
David explained that Frank had a legitimate contractor claim against the homeowners, and that the unresolved claim could create complications during the sale of the property.
Grant’s expression changed.
