contractor won't pay subcontractor

[tkunath]

I have made several contacts to the contractor who is holding my money and documents for what I may be charged back for. He has already been paid from directv for the work I have completed, but he has not paid me in full (about $1500) all he has sent was 300. It has been over 3 months now and I am going to take it to court. Need some advice!!

 

[jharris352]

Tell the home owner that you intend to file a lien on his property if the contractor does not pay you.

 

[tkunath]

I didn't do any work for a homeowner it was satellite installations and I was subcontracting through a contractor for directv.He gets paid from directv then pays me, which he hasn't. Can I sue for more that what is owed. Like some kind of damages lost time trying to get him to pay, Intrest, etc.

 

[jharris352]

You can not sue for more than is owed. You can try but suits are not money making operations they are only recovery of loss. I know you have lost time and such, but that doesn't count. Good luck.