Is a licensed residential construction contractor in Michigan required to provide a written contract

While not a Michigan lawyer, I have written a guide on residential contracts in Wisconsin that might be useful as a starting point for you:


http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/constractors-tips-for-new-construction---residential-construction-contracts

http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/contractors-tips-for-home-improvement-and-remodeling-contracts

Here is a Michigan FAQ which contains information on licensed contractors in Michigan:

http://www.michigan.gov/dleg/0,1607,7-154-35299_35414_35455-114259--,00.html

You can call the Michigan Department of Labor to ask your question. I believe the number is: 517-241-9288 or (517) 373-1820.

I hope this is helpful and wish you the best of luck.

Absolutely. Michigan law has required since 2006 that all construction contracts and amendments to those contracts must be in writing. Property owners frequently make the mistake of proceeding with work on their homes without a signed contract in hand.