Legal Question in Construction Law in Illinois

change in door installation contract/dissatisfied with work

I signed a contract and paid a 50% deposit to have storm doors installed. Then, the situation changed so I wanted to go with a cheaper installation that would be covered 100% by the deposit. Then, after the installation was done, which was not done properly, I was told that there would be a materials charge and sent a 2nd contract with a balance of $25 due. I have not signed that contract because I was dissatisfied with the installation and the door has existing issues where it doesn't close properly.

Now, the installer has contacted me to pay the remaining balance yet I did not sign the new contract. Do I owe the $25. Can I refuse to sign the 2nd contract? The contract stipulates, ''In the event of Owner's failure to make payment as provided herein (i.e. payment in full is due upon Contractor's Completion of the work to be performed hereunder, unless otherwise agreed in writing), the entire unpaid balance, including all applicable taxes, shall become immediately due and payable and shall bear interest....''


Asked on 11/24/08, 9:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Motty Stone Law Offices of Motty Stone

Re: change in door installation contract/dissatisfied with work

You do not have to sign anything. You have to decide though whether the fight is worth $25. Be careful though because the written contract currently in effect has you paying a lot more money.

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Answered on 11/25/08, 4:44 pm


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