I had a similiar situation involving a client after I did alot of work on
some rental property he wanted to sell. I did what the guy wanted, even had a
contract. But when I went to pick up the 3800.00 check ( this was about 9 years
ago) He said the FHA guy did not want to pass it becasue there was not enough
clearance on some of the sidine. Funny thing is, I tried to tewll the owner
this but he insisted on doing it his way. To make a long story short. We ended up
suing each other and prior to court we had to go through mediation. Basically
I got half of my money.  This taught me a lesson.  never listen to a client
when you know it is wrong.  Had I went on to court, I would have probably won.
yet by the time I figured in the cost of the lawyer ( and they aint cheap) I
would have came out with less than I got.

My advice.  see if the local courts have a mediator and enlist his services.
Usually they are pro-bono and you may be able to resolve the issue. First
steps to call the guy and see exactly what he wants to settle. if this is
unreasonable , make him an offer. If that don't work. pray.  Courts can go either way
these days. I think the justice system is a discrace and it boils down to
money rather than right or wrong anymore.

Good Luck

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