I am out of the office but wanted to share some of the best of our Capitol Connection. Im back to work helping contractors sort out real world licensing and other issues next week. David. From August 2003 One of my greatest pleasures is hearing from readers who often respond to a particular column theyve read.…
Among those I assist in navigating the complex rules for contractors are attorneys providing counsel for the industry. Our first inquiry is such, and seeks to determine what might be called the baby bear standard in providing information on a corporate application. Thats not to little, not too much, but just right, especially with new rules…
I help contractors in many ways. Surprisingly, some of those I help never know Ive done them a service. When a dispute arises over payment, consumers sometimes want me to interpret the fine print in licensing law as they look for reasons withhold their check. A recent CSLB meeting ends the policy of extra credit for…
Home, sweet home is a sentiment many people share. Your home is also where the most bitter, emotional disputes can arise when things go wrong. Knowing a consumers rights is important for every contractor. For homebuyers, protecting yourself before you move-in is a first step and subject of our first question Q: Not sure if this…
A failure to communicate will cost a contractor big time, when he could have avoided the whole expensive problem with a single postage stamp. But first, one of the largest investments most people make is in their home. With the high cost of homes, thats now truer than ever in California. This makes contracts involving home…
Can you sell your contractors license? Many contractors spend a lifetime building a successful business and when retirement looks likely they want to profit from their hard work by selling the company. Does the law limit who can buy it? Could you sell yours? At the other end of the spectrum, an aspiring contractor who can…
For more than 25 years I have carried the “ball” for contractors when they must “rush” the bureaucracy. In almost every circumstance, coming to Sacramento to file your paperwork is going to be faster. However, how many contractors can spend the time and money away from the job to do so? A reminder of why one…
Can you be a Responsible Managing Employee in California while living in another state? One contractor needs to know and we all learn from the answer. Another contractor with an individual license is qualifying a corporate license. Can he still do business as a sole proprietor too? Finally, can a contractor share his license with his…
Can you dump your license qualifier after 5 years in California? That’s just one of the current rumors that can confuse the already complex rules governing contractors. Another one involves the Legislature “limiting” the CSLB from licensing a popular business structure. What you know may be a “fact,” it’s what you “think” you know that can…