We had some work done in the house in the first half of October. Electrical work was part of this, and the builder we were using recommended an electrician he'd worked with before. Great. Called him, explained what we needed done and asked about price. Conversation about how it would be roughly £600, but if they could reuse a certain part, it might be less. Fine. He texted me later that day to confirm the conversation, and that they'd be over the next day.
Work was done as promised on a Friday. That evening, texted the electrician to say thanks, and ask for the final price. He replied saying that they'd been able to reuse the part, and it would be £500. I asked whether he'd prefer bank transfer, cash or cheque and he said cash. No problem. So went to the bank on the Monday and got the cash.
And it's been sitting here ever since in a drawer in the lounge. I texted him on the day I went to the bank to say "cash here, let me know when you want to collect it". Nothing. Then a week later, another text to say that the money was here.
That was all the middle of October and we haven;t had a peep out of him since. Legally, it's not my job to keep chasing him up, is it? (We;re in Scotland but I doubt that makes any difference in this case)