Columbus, OH asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Construction Law for Illinois

Q: Unlicensed roof subcontractor, hidden from homeowner, did incomplete and unsatisfactory work, is homeowner breaching

contractual agreement if holding out on payment until compensated

for incompetent, incomplete work?

1 Lawyer Answer
Frederick A. Lurie
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Frederick A. Lurie
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  • Construction Law Lawyer
  • Chicago, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: I am not sure what your question is but under Illinois law, it is unlawful to do any roofing work without a license under the Roofing Industry Licensing Act.

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