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Commune owes me money - what can I do?

Paul_Hadlee
Jul 5, 2013
4
Question

Hello,
My jazz combo played for a Brussels commune a few months ago, as part of their festivities. To this day they haven't paid us. We have a written agreement, with a fee agreed, but every time I talk to them they say that payment is imminent. Now it's been two and a half months and we need the money.
Who can I turn to? Thanks

J

The written agreement stated when you should be paid? Send them a reminder, and include the interest for late payment that they now owe you ( 7% APR?). That usually prompts action.

Jul 5, 2013 13:34
Paul_Hadlee

Thanks J. The written agreement did not specify when we would be paid. In ensuing correspondence from the commune, however, they did say on several occasions that payment was a matter of days away. That was more than two months ago. We will ask them for interest indeed, good idea. Is 7% APR the going rate for such matters? Thanks again.

Jul 5, 2013 14:46
J

> The written agreement did not specify when we would be paid
Then is was due immediately, allowing a reasonable delay from when the invoice was issued. 30 days from invoice date?

Jul 5, 2013 15:16
Mimi

A letter from a lawyer might get a prompt response. But check the cost of lawyer beforehand. Call a lawyer, explain very briefly and tell him/her that you just want a letter.

Jul 7, 2013 01:50