Legal Question in Construction Law in Virginia

Non liscensed contractors

Can non liscensed contractors legally enter into a contract for home repairs in VA or should it be the liscensed contractor that signs the contract?


Asked on 3/25/07, 2:46 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Non liscensed contractors

The licensed contrator, obviously, should be the one whose signature is on the contract.

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Answered on 3/25/07, 3:53 pm
Ruth Emily Kochard Ruth Emily Kochard, Counselor at Law

Re: Non liscensed contractors

If signed by a nonlicensed contractor it will be illegal and unenforceable unless the construction has been engaged in substantially and the contractor proceeded with good faith that no license was required.

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Answered on 3/25/07, 4:30 pm


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