non-payment and removal of sign

[legalcole]

What is the name of your state? Ohio (I am in Atlanta). My company fabricated sign for a franchisee in Alanta and shipped to Ohio. Payment is 4 months overdue. I would like to remove the sign however my installers said they are not sure that they would be within the law because they would have to access the inside of the store. I am also worried that the longer this goes on, the statue of limitations would make the (outdoor) illuminated channel letters a fixture of the building. Is it legal for me to remove the letters off the front of the building in Ohio?

 

[legalcole]

to add...

Yes, my customer signed a contract.

 

[Litigation!]

Yes, my customer signed a contract.

My response:

I'm sure that's true. The only problem is that we can't read the contract; e.g., does it give you a right of repossession? Entry onto land?

IAAL

 

[legalcole]

no, it does not. In the past if I had problems with payment corporate backed me (which they are doing so now but I just believe this particular franchisee ran out of money). She did pay 50% up front, not sure if that shows she intended to pay me the back end. The amount owed is close to 3000.00 and I am not sure how to proceed. I am a small business and this amount owed could verly likely put me out of business.