Public order in California is clear – the state doesn`t want unlicensed contractors to be paid for work that should be done by a licensed contractor. My unlicensed contractor is trying to collect money from me and asking for possible health damages. I need help here. The cost of a government contractor`s license is an affordable and valuable investment in your professional career. Criminal charges are laid against anyone who illegally uses another person`s entrepreneur`s licence or attempts to mislead consumers into believing that they are a licensed contractor. Anyone who signs an employment contract in a state or federal natural disaster area without an active state contractor license could also face criminal charges. If a person is convicted of a crime, they may have to serve a prison sentence in a state prison. Criminal charges can be laid against anyone who illegally uses another person`s contractor`s licence or attempts to mislead consumers into believing that they are a licensed contractor. In addition, a person who uses the services of a contractor without a licence is a victim of a crime and may be entitled to compensation for his or her economic losses, whether or not that person knows that the contractor was not licensed.
Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 7028, 7028.16. Visit the Contractors State License Board website to report on unlicensed activities. SCENARIO: The contractor sends an employee to work at your home, who then falls off a ladder and breaks several bones. The contractor did not have workers` compensation insurance. An ambulance ride, an emergency room visit, medical bills and medical fees will be part of the price of your conversion project, as you are legally responsible for the injured party. Angie`s List reminds us that “homeowner`s insurance could help cover some of the cost of paying that worker`s claim after you`ve met your deductible, but this claim could result in an increase in your rates and make it harder for you to get insurance in the future.” And again, you can`t seek retaliation in court because your contract may not be legally enforceable. Do mitigation or emergency services companies need a contractor`s licence when they demonstrate a home after it has suffered water damage? Excellent article on a common topic Mr. Reeves. Thank you for publishing this article because so many people fall victim to unlicensed contractors and are then asked to pay a fee for work that should never have been done. I had a guy and 3 workers who came into the house and worked.
I kept asking him about his workers` compensation insurance, but he never gave it to me. Come and find out that he was working under a different contractor`s license. He left my house and took $14,800, and then the Contra, who had the license, put a mechanic`s lien on my house for an additional $15,800. I need help. I contacted the State Licensing Board, but I`m not sure they can help me get my money back and revoke the privilege. Protect yourself by applying for a contractor`s license before hiring them. Find out about his work permit and his indemnity and civil liability insurance. Before taking the lure of a lowball offer, apply for a contractor`s license. Remember that a business license is not a contractor`s license. Better yet, check them out yourself by going to the city and/or state websites to search for your license. Problems may arise during your construction project.
The work may be of poor quality, the contractor may leave the work, or you may refuse to pay the contractor. States treat these disputes differently with unlicensed contractors: If you have any questions about the licensing requirements of California contractors, please contact one of our experienced construction attorneys today. SCENARIO: You have planned the project of your dreams at a much lower price than the other two offers you have received. You are asked to pay the contractor the desired money in advance for the reduced costs. Subcontractors start working on your project and about halfway through they start asking you for payment. You are confused because you have already paid your contractor. He did not pay for his submarines. Submarines stop arriving. The project is unfinished but fully paid, and subcontractors continue to demand payments from you and threaten to place a lien on your home. Again, you may not have a cure because you`re working with a contractor without a license. .