The Capitol Connection is our weekly Q & A column for contractors that focuses on topics pertaining to contractor's licensing.
Bees are going to be busy this Spring, especially the CSL..B. It stings! The Contractors State License Board is buzzing about criminals pretending to be contractors. I also help a contractor with some ‘addition’ and ‘subtract’ a misconception about LLC entities… For licensed contractors and consumers alike, CSLB SWIFT agents are battling the scams statewide. As…
I start by ‘wrecking’ a contractor’s misconception, but we all learn from the answer. Another inquiry illustrates who can, and who can’t, sign for a corporate contractor and I find a way to give new ‘life’ to an RME whose status has changed… Q: We currently have a “C-21” (Demolition) license and want to add the…
I look into fifty reasons why a contractor needs a license where they want to work. While common contractor licensing nationwide might make sense, the reality is very different. Keeping the family business in the family requires foresight that the unexpected must be planned for… Q: I am a licensed contractor in the State of Arizona.…
Almost all rules have, but an expert can share what may be little known exceptions! Why would a licensed contractor choose a 64 hour work week? An elevator contractor learns that what went down can come up again, but there will be a test… Q: Instead of converting our entity type from an ’S’-Corp to an…
One contractor discovers while you can be one, you can’t be called one. I also dip into the strange way waterproofing is handled by contractor rules, and an attorney finds that the ‘fourth’ is strong in this one… Q: I want to add one of my long time employees to our license as an Officer. However,…
While contractor law is written in ink the words can be subject to interpretation. That is where expert understanding is sharpest in avoiding ‘errors’ or misunderstanding… Q: It appears that, per California Business & Professions Code § 7071.19, professional liability insurance and errors & omissions insurance will also be required at the time of obtaining the…
There are ‘degrees’ of value in a contractor claiming credit toward experience. Another contractor discovers good news that takes a turn for the worse, depending on his choices. While CA has license reciprocity with some other states it’s not a completely free ride as there are still ‘hoops’ to jump through… Q: I am applying for…
Knowledge is how we cut red tape, see for yourself at cutredtapecom where previous contractor Q/A can be found. Keywords offer insight by topic. First, let’s ‘double down’ on a qualifier inquiry, while we also discover some contractor rules are unbending, often depending on the state you’re licensed in… Q: I’ve been reading through your…
The only way to be individually active, and qualify a license as well, is to have ‘skin’ in the game. I let the ‘air’ out of a General’s plan, while helping an RMO clear up his ‘calendar’ problem… – Q”: We currently hold “”B and a “C-51” license and are looking to add “C-39” (roofing) work…