but im a subcontractor that "catches" properties up when they areMaybe he knows he can't pay you and just hopes you'll be kind and forgive the debt publically. If you're not out any money, tell him in front of other people that he don't owe you anything, then see what happens. Don't talk about him to other people cause that only makes you smaller. I would bet that in due time he'll try to repay you. Sometimes it helps to treat a stranger like you would your best friend.
short-handed or in turmoil. he knows that im going somewheres else
in a week or two.