Like so many situations in life, applying for, using and/or renewing your contractor’s license often depend on your individual history. While the rules and regulations are applied generally, every ‘problem’ can help illustrate the flexibility these laws provide individual contractors, as our first questions for 2007 demonstrate. I will also offer my ‘two cents’ on the…
While the rules and regulations guiding contractors licensing are written in black and white, there exist gray areas in the law. A sharp contractor has been ‘reading between the lines’ and discovered an ‘inconvenient truth’, with apologies to Al Gore, that may be of interest. Contractors can also benefit from learning about the new training available…
You’ve heard the old expression, get the lead out. Well today I lead you to guidelines for removing old, hazardous lead-based paints complete with a web link to the State of California. Do you have a sole proprietor license? Would you like to expand your opportunity by becoming a qualifier for a new company? If so,…
The U.S. population broke the 300 million mark last week, and you may think all those people are calling the CSLB when you try to dial in. Ill work out the problems for a contractor replacing his RMO. I also do the heavy-lifting to assist someone who is concerned about pumped up license claims and help…
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…