Handyman Insurance, Homeowners Have little Recourse
Thursday, Nov. 17th 2016 6:36 AM
Homeowners have little recourse against an unlicensed operator if something goes wrong with a project. That is especially true if you give them a big down payment and they never show up to start the job. CSLB offers a variety of free services, including mediation and arbitration, for consumers who have a problem with their licensed contractor.
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