Legal Question in Consumer Law in Michigan

Home remodeling

If I were to hire an unlicensed person to do repairs and remodels on parts of my home such as electrical, plumbing, etc., and that person were to injure himself while working on my house, could I be held liable for hospital bills, debts incurred through disability, etc.?

If so, what statutes might cover this?


Asked on 2/20/08, 2:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Renee Walsh LawRefs Nonprofit

Re: Home remodeling

It is possible that your insurance and if none, then you personally could be held responsible. Furthermore, by law a person must be licensed to remodel your home.

You could talk with the contractor and enter a written agreement that he will not sue you or your insurance for injuries he sustains which are not the result of your actions or inactions in maintaining the dwelling.

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Answered on 2/21/08, 7:25 pm


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