Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

contract

In Nov I hired a contractor to replace my roof and signed a contract with the company. They informed me that would start the permit process immediately. I received a check from my insurance company to pay for the roof, but needed to send the check to the mortage company. The contractor told me they would accept payment once I had received the funds from the mortage company. I have called the roofing contactor numerous times to inform them I received the money and to inquire about the status of the permit. I did not received a return phone call so I followed up with an email, but have still not received a response. The roofing company did not provide me a copy of the contract. I would like to find another roofing contactor so I can have my roof replaced, but I'm concered the first roofing company will sue me for breach of contract.


Asked on 1/23/09, 2:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: contract

You've got to give them a "reasonable time" to start the work. You may want to call a local construction lawyer to find out what judges in your area consider a "reasonable time." If that much time has passed, why don't you send them a certified letter saying that, if they don't contact you in ten days, you'll find another roofing company?

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Answered on 1/26/09, 11:13 am


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