Rip-offs work both ways

Re “Tips-Offs to a Rip-Off” [Aug. 6]: There are as many, if not more, homeowners who take advantage of well-intentioned and professional contractors. Some of these homeowners are predatory; others have no intention of paying their last payment for services rendered.

They know that it will cost contractors good money to chase after bad, so they refuse to take our calls and all of a sudden are not available.

So I say, on behalf of many contractors, subcontractors and designers, be very selective for whom you work. Some homeowners, especially the know-it-all types, have it out for you.

JOE NICK

Santa Monica