What the company wants the company gets! Another contractor gets a ‘stranger things’ feeling, while another gets ‘referred’ for a second opinion. A reminder for all contractors on ‘reciprocity’ state by state… Q:  My company wanted me to ask whether a CSLB licensed Class “A” Engineering Contractor can obtain a classification as a Class “B” General … Continue reading Reciprocity, Indemnity Exposure and “A”/”B” Exam Waiver Rule

It’s good to be ‘ahead’ of the curve! A question of ‘liability’, before a ‘two for one’ inquiry. Two other contractors get an answer and a solution as we assist contractors every day… Q: My license will expire in about 9 months or so.  I wanted to ask if you have any suggestions about how … Continue reading License Processing, LLC General Liability and Federal Bids

While the rules are written in contractor law sometimes the interpretation can be challenged and changed. That also applies to licensing questions here. We go back to the future for a new take on a previous question updated by ‘legal’ expertise! Another question takes us into an arena where an attorney should be part of … Continue reading Unrelated Trades, Qualifier Risk and Unwritten Rules on HOA Contracting

If your worker ‘subverts’ the truth about his licensing are you ‘generally’ in trouble? There’s no place like ‘homeowner’s association’, I enlighten a contractor on a solar question and prevent an ‘alteration’ that would get another nothing but ‘rejection’…  Q: Does California have a requirement for General Contractors to ensure subcontractor licensing? We’ve recently become aware that … Continue reading Disassociation Notice, Solar Disclosures and Unlicensed Subs

Props to a publisher who gets a ‘swift’ pat on the back, a good answer for a helpful pair and we get ‘real’, really… It’s great to see the work of the CSLB SWIFT enforcement teams get front page coverage in the Sacramento area’s Messenger Publishing newspapers and websites. Unlicensed activity just hurts everyone, a … Continue reading Qualifying Multiple Licenses, Fire Prevention Rule and SWIFT Justice

When you are done, you’re done, but going away may take some added steps for a corporate contractor. Another contractor finds that license transfers only go one way in CA… Q:  Your company helped me set up my Corporation back in 2003.  We haven’t done business in California for years and I need to close … Continue reading Corporate to LLC Transfer and FTB Suspensions

Your son may be bright but how can you ‘incorporate’ him on your license?A ‘concrete’ result for a General’s inquiry will require greater details to be firmed up and a new Nevada venture will need to make a ‘statement’ to be successful… Q:  My son has been working for me for years.  He’s not an Officer of … Continue reading NV Financial Requirement, Adding a Family Member & Waiver Consideration for Generals

Let’s ‘file’ the rough edges off a new rule on those ‘doing business as’ in California. Another contractor’s best laid plans crash when they get ‘waived’ off while another RME problem may have two ‘individual’ solutions pending the final test… Q:  We are a sign installation company, but we are needing to get a General Contractor’s … Continue reading Disassociation Timing, License Waivers and Registering Your DBA

Some electrical work is just ‘plug and play’ for a carpenter? A name change won’t work in another contractor’s company transformation that is turning into a ‘bad dream’ for him.  I also share why a ‘foreign’ officer will have to be ‘qualified’ to come ashore as a legal contractor… Q:  Can a “C-6” (Cabinet, Millwork and … Continue reading Social Security for Foreign Officers, Carpentry and LLC Business Name Transfers

You can ‘share’ so much in social media these days, but in the real world of contracting not this! You may detect a slight accent in one inquiry while another contractor plans on mixing business and pleasure while in California… Q:  You recently helped our Iowa company obtain a California contractor’s license. Can you help me … Continue reading Sharing Contractor Licensing, Transatlantic Experience Credit and Fingerprinting for Inactive License Renewal