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California is not known as a business-friendly state, which I'm sure is part of the state's budget problem since many businesses are fleeing to other states and taking their tax base with them. Part of the problem is the paperwork burdens and fees required to operate a business in California. Small businesses and family operations just can't afford the time to complete all the paperwork and don't have the money to hire someone to do it, nor do they have the money to pay all the various fees associated with working in the city, county, and state.
Contractors working on our homes are often found to be negligent in applying for and renewing their licenses, and they are often the subject of enforcement stings. Recently, law enforcement officials arrested 111 people in a statewide enforcement sting. They posed as homeowners and community volunteers seeking bids on various home and building projects ranging from tree trimming and painting to pool construction.
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Unlicensed contractors won't be carrying workers' compensation insurance, a significant business expense, so if a worker is injured on your property, you might be paying the medical bills. Also, if you have problems with the work, you have little recourse with unlicensed contractors.
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5 Comments on Check your contractors' licenses if you're having work done at your home
Jim....agree a little homework before the project can save a lot of time/money during the project!!
Great advice Jim. Although even some of the licensed contractors these days are hiring day labor and paying them cash.
I really like this post. Hope you don't mind if I reblog it =)
Jim It is importat also when you go to resell becauae they probably didn't pull any permits
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