While estimates, design and plans need to add up in building, the rules of addition don’t always apply to contractor licensing. Limits, exceptions and interpretation in contractor regulations can change results. We take a trip to Oregon, take a ‘dip’…
Yes, no and sometimes a maybe. Answering questions about the complex law and interpretations of it in the real world is why it’s often hard for contractors to know what’s what; yes, no or maybe! Getting it wrong can be…
A ‘caveat emptor’ warning for contractors and consumers! However, we begin with ‘distinction’ in our first answer, and give another contractor some extra ‘time’… Q: I have a “C-9” (Drywall) license and I’m selling my business (Corporation) to a person…
While CA occasionally ‘shakes, rattles and roll’ as Earth adjusts itself, contractors can now play a role in preventing injury or worse in the event of an earthquake! First, we go forward with some quick answers to complex questions on…
When the State Legislature ‘rains’ new law on the contractor parade making their intent clear can get a little murky. Sometimes those rules and regulations for contractors are as clear as…mud! Let’s dig into this ‘legislative’ ‘mud’ to clarify some…
Panic can be a good thing! It shows you’re thinking about whatever the problem may be and we might be able to find a solution together. Take a deep breath the next answer is unfortunately a ‘crime’ but hope remains…
The ‘long’ and ‘short’ of it in this edition of the Capitol Connection. We ‘own’ the answer for a ‘multi-tasking’ RMO to get us started. ‘Re-stock’ for another Qualifier and help a NV General come to terms with his ‘venture’……
You can be licensed and still not be able to use ‘contractor’ in your name! I will ‘clarify’ an answer for a “C-9”. It’s one for all and all for one in a Joint Venture and pay extra attention as…
While you may be an ‘agent’ a contractor has different rules that may not be ‘brokered’. While one way may be blocked, an expert guide often knows another way to get where a contractor is going. Finally, a corporate contractor…
Still have not seen a Sasquatch, but urban legend says it’s out there. What you hear or believe may not always be the right answer as our Delaware contractor learns. We ‘shock’ a Nevada contractor and help another in California…