Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

The construction company who put on my new roof failed to install the intake ventilation as detailed in the contract. They didn�t ask my permission to not install the ventilation. They just didn't do it. I had to tell them that they hadn't done it.

They are refusing to complete the work, saying that the work is substantially done and I have to pay them the full amount and THEN they will do the �warranty� work.

Estimates from other companies to complete the work range from $5,000 to $8,000. The contractor continues to demand the full amount plus interest (about $13,000).

I have offered to pay them the difference, but they are not interested.

They have put a lien on the property and say they are going to send this to a collection agency as a debt.

What should I do?


Asked on 3/30/16, 10:31 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kalpesh Patel FL PATEL LAW PLLC

I would contact an attorney and dispute the lien as well as sue the contractor for breach of contract and bad faith. Send us an e-mail at [email protected] if you'd like a free consultation.

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Answered on 3/31/16, 5:52 pm


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