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CSLB Accusation Attorneys

Overview

A contractor can be issued an accusation by the CSLB for a wide variety of violations and offenses such as advertising without a license to performing work outside of a license classification. The CSLB enforces the license law strictly and has the jurisdiction to discipline contractors if needed. Any accusation has the potential to seriously impact the contractor’s license and their ability to legally perform work.  

The CSLB accusation attorneys at Flores Ryan, LLP have expertise in every aspect of California CSLB license law, procedures, deadlines, and appeals. If you’ve been accused, are under investigation, or about to undergo arbitration, our extensive experience in CSLB accusations allows us to maximize the chance of favorably resolving the accusation. 

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ARTICLES

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.

CSLB Accusations

This article covers the basics of a CSLB accusation as well as other useful information regarding accusations.

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California Contractors' License - The Basics

Contractors can learn the limits of what their specific license allows them to do and can learn how to properly maintain their license.

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Maintaining a California contractors license in good standing

This article will cover the elements all contractors must pay attention to in order to ensure that their contractors license is properly maintained.

KEY POINTS

  • The Registrar of Contractors has the power to initiate disciplinary action against any licensee after undertaking an investigation of their activities, either in response to a complaint or on the Registrar’s own initiative.
  • If you fail to timely file a notice of defense, you could be defaulted, and a decision and order entered against you without a further opportunity to present evidence.
  • The Registrar has the authority to suspend or revoke a contractor’s license for violations of the license law pursuant to Business & Professions Code section 7090.
  • Pursuant to California Government Code section 11521, the power to order a reconsideration shall expire 30 days after the delivery or mailing of a decision to a respondent.
  • If a respondent is unsatisfied with the final decision and order, it can file a writ of administrative mandamus with the superior court after it has exhausted all the administrative remedies discussed above.

FORMS

Below you can generate the following forms that are applicable to citations: