Handyman services
Unprofessional, Overcharged for services, Violated law

In August I involved Ken Whitaker (The-Sweetie-Do-Guy, Morningstar Qualities) to do required solutions & to create suggestions to help within the purchase of my Pittsburgh house, as promoted on his site. Particularly, I questioned him to (1) powerwash my back deck (a maximum of 75 sq ft); (2) repalce 2 stones to become in line with the structure and ethics of the initial stone deck steps; (3) substitute sockets & outlet dishes on 2-3 shops; (4) notice and suggest every other places for enhancement which might aid me in promoting my house faster (Kenis marketed knowledge). I told him he must maintain the powerwasher in my own storage after he finished the job. Ken did powerwash the rear deck and connect the outlet dishes, but didn't repair the packet (declaring that it'd be hazardous), and didn't react using the listing of enhancement locations. Ken charged me $202.00, and held the powerwasher, as decided. Used to do not instantly react to or spend Ken, when I thought the total amount to become nicely more than the companies done, and he didn't finish the designated duties. Within 10 times of getting Ken's bill, he'd threatened to visit the magistrate (irrespective of not being truly a great company training, this really is in breach of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. I indicated my problem the rough quantity of anticipated payment of $292.00 ($202.00 bill, plus $90.00 that Ken evaluated as worth for that powerwasher) appeared unjust for that quantity of function done (i.E., powerwashing my little deck). Ken declined to reduce the initial quantity, instantly agreed to consider products from my home as incomplete payment, after which declined to come back the important thing to my house. Used to do not contact law enforcement to get the important thing (in my privileges), but did possess the locks modified, when I decided that Ken was uncommon. I eventually decided to spend the $202 via paypal. Ken declined and insisted I spend via money order. I complied, but accidentally forgot to sign it. Ken stated he delivered it back again to me for trademark, but I never received it. After showing him that I'd pay him (I'd Moneygram reissue the cash purchase), he submitted using the magistrate (significantly less than 3 months after initial bill), claiming I currently owed him magistrate processing charges aswell. Ken's mail communication incorporated (1) instant risks to visit the magistrate that will be in breach of regulation; (2) coercion by detailing the possible effect on my credit rating; and (3) joy that I'd save money cash on the lawyer than to challenge the total amount he charged me. Although I'd initially ready to competition in courtroom (after continuances, the modified day is in January), my loved ones lately chose to spend Kenis required quantity, once we currently reside in Co and think the journey could be price and time-prohibitive. Ken has lost my period, has damaged debt-collection methods, employed coercion to try to obtain cost, while intentionally benefiting from the very fact I currently live-out of condition. I'd caution anybody finding Ken's sites and ads to remain away.

Company: Handyman services
Country: USA
State: Pennsylvania
City: Pittsburgh
Site: morningstarprops.com

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