A homeowner hires an unlicensed contractor for a $15,000 bathroom renovation in Tennessee. The work is defective. What recourse does the homeowner have under TCA 62-6?
Correct Answer
B) Contract price plus repair costs
Tennessee law allows homeowners to recover both the contract price and repair costs when unlicensed contractors perform defective work requiring a license.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Tennessee law allows homeowners to recover both the contract price and repair costs when unlicensed contractors perform defective work requiring a license.
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