Legal Question in Construction Law in Illinois

paid in advance unlicensed contractor

Hired a contractor working under a ficticious corporation name and no licanse. Paid $8,000 in advance for work totaling $22,000. Did not do the work. Reported the case to consumer protection agencies, state attorney's office but he never responded to any letters sent to him. I know he is in town and have an address can I file charges/file suit?


Asked on 7/27/06, 5:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Zedrick Braden III Ainsworth & Associates PC

Re: paid in advance unlicensed contractor

Hello. In my opinion you can file a lawsuit

against this unlicensed contractor. However, I

suggests that you act quickly. Remember, there

is always the possibility that when you get a

judgment against him he could file bankruptcy.

There are some other issues to be considered

here as well. Will be happy to answer any

additional questions that you might have.

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Answered on 7/29/06, 2:34 am


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