Legal Question in Construction Law in Connecticut

3 Day right of recision

The Issue: I gave a lawyer a bid to re-roof his home, I collected no deposit and started and finished the job 3 months after my initial estimate to do the work.

The lawyer says I failed to provide him with a 3 day right of recision clause in the contract and now he wants Triple Damages.

My questions are

1. Since the job did not start until 3 months after my bid didn't he effectively have a 3 day right of recision notice even though it wasn't written?

2. Since he is a lawyer and I am not shouldn't he have informed me that I should provide him with a notice of recision?

3. There is no issue about the work having been done. Because he had knowledge of the law and I did not isn't he abusing the judicial process?

4. I have in no way hurt this lawyer. What can I do to stop his lawsuit or what defense can I put forth before he bankrupts me.

I live in the Hartford,CT area and I would appreciate help from anyone.

Thank you

LR


Asked on 11/27/06, 8:54 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Magwood Andrew A. Magwood Attorney at Law

Re: 3 Day right of recision

Ok. You violated the law by not providing the notice and you may be subject to a fine (about $500, I think). If the customer sufferred a loss he can sue you under CUTPA. If you did the work and it is all good (is he complaining the work is no good?) then he should still have to pay you. You need to hire a lawyer. Give me a call if you like.

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Answered on 11/27/06, 9:35 am


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