"Mr. David Sonneborn,
I have made several attempts to collect the money owed me for the Home Inspection that was performed for you on Oct. 29th, 2015.
On Oct. 12, 2015 I was contacted by your realtor of ReMax Realty to reserve a date at the end of the month for a possible inspection, located in Sula MT which consisted of a country store, 8 cabins and primary residence.
Oct. 20, 2015 I was called to cancel the inspection for Oct. 22 and hold open the 29th. Reason given was the realtor was waiting to receive the earnest money of $5,000 for potential purchase.
Oct. 28, 2015 I was given the go ahead for the inspection, radon and water testing. From the texting and conversation with you, Mr. Sonneborn it was your realtors understanding that you would be in attendance and would be able to sign the Inspection Contract and pay for the inspection.
Oct. 29, 2015 I arrive at the property (3 hour drive) at 9am and began the inspection and testing for you, David Sonneborn, at the Sula Country Store & Resort and property residence. The physical inspection was completed at 4pm. Mr. Sonneborn, you failed to show up for the inspection, as promised. You did not respond to any of my texts or calls.
Oct. 30th, 2015 the inspection reports were e-mailed to your realtor which she then forwarded on to you, Mr. Sonneborn.
Nov. 3, 2015 a text was received by your realtor from you, Mr. Sonneborn stating "Seems that there are a lot of things that need repair, fixing or replacement. See how I feel later today. Will call you back. Sorry for the delay. Initially the feeling I have is the asking price needs to be lowered relative to the cost of making repairs, replacing and fixing the place up." Your realtor responded, "That's why the business and house will be separated..."
Nov. 11, 2015 You, Mr. Sonneborn electronically signed a new buy-sell Agreement with the reduction in price for the property and also a reduction in the earnest money.
Nov. 19th, 2015 the inspection reports were again e-mailed to you, Mr. Sonneborn from your realtor with a reminder that payment for services is due.
Dec. 8, 2015 I received your phone number, Mr. Sonneborn from your realtor. I phoned you, Mr. Sonneborn requesting payment for the inspections.
Dec. 17th, 2015 reports were e-mailed to you, Mr. Sonneborn for the complete inspection, with contracts and Invoices. You responded via your iPad "This is the owners responsibility, mine. The property was not purchased and the owners are responsible for this bill." My response to you," I was contacted to preform an inspection for you, Mr. Sonneborn at the Sula Resort and residence. The inspection reports were sent to you, Mr. Sonneborn and invoicing for the inspections is billed to you. You are responsible for the payment of the inspections whether the property is purchased or not purchased." As stated on the invoice, "Should the property fail to close, the client is still responsible for the inspection payment."
Dec. 29, 2015 and invoice notice was sent via Certified mail to you, Mr. David Sonneborn. The postal service attempted to notify you on January 2, 6, 9 and 17th, 2016. That certified letter was returned to me as "unclaimed."
January 26, 2016 an invoice/notice was sent FedEx to your wife at her place of employment. Since you refused to sign for the certified letter and refuse to answer calls, it left me no alternative but to send it to you, Mr. Sonneborn via your wife. Included in that certified letter were the invoices dated Dec. 28, 2015 and a late payment fee notice. It included a new invoice dated January 26th, 2016 with finance charges added. That letter also stated that payment is due by Feb. 5, 2016 or further action will be necessary.
January 28, 2016 a message was left on my voicemail threatening to sue if I send anything else to your wife.
Feb. 12, 2016 a new letter was sent to your home address stating that further action will be pursued for the collection of your bill.
March 14, 2016 another invoice was sent with late pay fees and finance charges updated. Total to date is $1, 340.49.
I expect payment for services rendered on Oct. 29, 2015...This included 2 invoices late fees and finance charges."