Is a roofing repair contract signed by only one homeowner binding?
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Is a roofing repair contract signed by only one homeowner binding?
I have read that in several states, both homeowners must sign the contract. But I’m having trouble finding the language for TN. Contract was for repair from storm damage and signed by only 1 of the 2 homeowners.
Asked on July 13, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Tennessee
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Typically in most States in this country the general rule is that the signature of one property owner of a parcel for a contract of repair is binding and enforceable for the presumably licensed contractor to begin work. The rationale (as in your question) that there is some authority by one of the property owners who signed the contract to to authorize the agreed upon work to commence and the person doing the repair work would be relying upon the signed contract to begin doing the work.
In your question, one of the property owners admittedly signed the written contract for storm repair damage with a third person and the property owner signing the contract would be obligated to follow through on the contract's terms with payment.
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