Bachand Flooring

In the spring of 2011 I hired a general contractor to do some renovations for a commercial space.  Some of these renovations included the installation of rubber flooring and carpet.  My general contractor subcontracted this work out to Mr. Bachand.  I guess Mr. Bachand was confused about the relationship between a subcontractor and a general contractor.  Because when the job was complete, he came demanding money directly from me, not from my general contractor.  Mr. Bachand even threatened to sue me if I personally did not pay him, despite the fact that I never signed a contract with him.  (He even said it was agreed that I would pay in cash.  Where was THAT agreement??? )  My only agreement (and contract) was with my general contractor.  That’s whose services I was obligated to pay directly (services that included hiring subcontractors).  But apparently Mr. Bachand felt he knew more about my private dealings with my general contractor than I did, because he insisted my contractor never billed me for the flooring work (which in fact he DID).    It’s a shame.  Mr Bachand did do a very good job installing my carpet and flooring, but his extreme lack of professionalism overshadowed his work.  I would not recommend Mr. Bachand as a subcontractor, as he seems to not understand the relationship between a subcontractor, general contractor, and the end client.  If you do hire him directly, get all agreements in writing, including how payment will be made.  Mr. Bachand seems to be a person who tries to strong arm customers for money when he is in his own personal bind.