[Janet]

Yes, but first I would send him a cerified letter stating what was suppose to have been done (was there a contract?). Nicely, but to the point tell him he has promised to come and finish, but it's been over a month. Tell him you were trying to help him in his business, but that was a lot of money for a job not completed. Tell him if he does not come back and complete the job within 30 days, you will have no recourse but to take him to court to get some of your money back.

If that doesn't put a burr in his butt, then take him to court!!