contractor licensing
Overview
A contractor’s license is one of the most important assets it must protect. It requires that the license be properly maintained – at all times on all work – or face the fatal consequence of being forced to return ALL money paid to the contractor by the owner (with no offsets for the work performed) and not being able to recover any monies owed. The potential disciplinary exposure through agencies having jurisdiction over the licensee, like the CSLB, also requires contractors to further ensure that they are properly licensed at all times.
The contractor license attorneys at Flores Ryan, LLP have expertise in every aspect of contractor licensing. We provide the legal expertise to ensure that each licensing issue is handled efficiently and effectively. Our extensive experience as contractor license attorneys allows us to advance contractor license issues strategically to maximize the likelihood of a rapid and successful result.
ARTICLES
What You Need to Know About CSLB Complaints
This article covers the basics of Contractors State License Board Complaints.
Don’t Go Changin’…Unless You’ve Followed Your Change Order Procedure
An overview of how crucial it is for contractors to follow their change order procedures.
Get It Right: Reinstatement And Reissuance Of A Contractor’s License
The CSLB protects California’s consumers by regulating the construction industry to promote consumer and employee health, safety, and its general welfare.
CSLB Citations
Getting back to the basics of how a CSLB Citation works, this article will provide an overview of what every contractor should know.
KEY POINTS
- The statutory definition of "Contractor" is found in Business and Professions Code sections 7026 and 7026.1.
- If a contractor fails to maintain its license at all times while working, then it may have to return all the money received on a contract, even if the unlicensed period is short in duration.
- Failing to posses the correct license classification may expose a contractor to the consequences of being an unlicensed contractor, even if they were properly licensed for part of the work.
- A contractor may assert a "substantial compliance" defense if it is alleged to be unlicensed or have failed to properly maintain its license.
- A qualifying individual for a contractor's license must exercise direct supervision and control over the construction work.
- A qualifying individual for a contractor's license may be either a Responsible Managing Employee or a Responsible Managing Officer.
FORMS
Below you can generate the following forms applicable to contractor licenses: