Am I obligated to give my roofing company the final check from the insurance company if my roof is leaking?
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Am I obligated to give my roofing company the final check from the insurance company if my roof is leaking?
Asked on May 4, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Oklahoma
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Humm. Is the check written to them or to you? I am assuming that it is written to you and that you are to pay them. If they have not completed the work poperly in that it is still leaking then no, you do not have to pay them until they hold up their end of the contract. Good luck.
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