Unlicensed Roofer Did Not Pull a Permit Now What?

[Daniel Collins]

We just bought a foreclosure and had three roofing companies give us a quote.  We went with one and asked if they were licensed and insured.  He said yes and showed us proof of his insurance.  He is almost done with the job and we have paid about 70%.  But today when I went to the house there was a sticker on the door stating "all work must stop no permit for the roof".  I contacted the roofer and he told me/showed me proof that his license had expired a month ago and he did not realize it.  He wants us to now try to pull the permit and say we had friends working on the roof and didn't realize we needed a permit or he will get a big fine.  We don't know what to do.  Do we call the city and tell them the whole story? Help!

[Jay Hinrichs]

Holy man   I just crack up at the GET A LAWYER now responses  truly just crack me up @Zana Blue

most states I work in do not require a permit for a roof.. but of course this is New York.

So go get a permit.. like @Nicole Pettis  states no big deal ..