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Handyman contractors are also required to include their contractor license number in all advertisements and promotions
The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is warning consumers about the dangers of hiring unlicensed contractors following a sting operation in Sonora. CSLB’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT), in cooperation with the Tuolumne County District Attorney’s and Sheriff’s Offices and the California Department of Insurance (DOI), conducted the undercover sting on May 19 and 20, 2010, at a Sonora home. The sting underscores the fact that unlicensed contractors are operating throughout the Mother Lode.
During the sting, investigators posed as homeowners and solicited home improvement jobs that included tree trimming, concrete, cabinetry, and windows. The nine contractors who bid more than $500 for labor and materials received a Notice to Appear (NTA) in court to face misdemeanor charges of contracting without a license and illegal advertising. California Business and Professions (B&P) Code requires any home improvement contract valued at more than $500 in labor and materials to be performed by a licensed contractor. Jobs cannot be broken down into smaller parts to get around the law.
Contractors are also required to include their contractor license number in all advertisements and promotions. If they are unlicensed, they must state that in their ad. Three of those who received NTAs will also face charges for soliciting an excessive down payment.
B&P Code prohibits contractors from asking for a deposit of more than 10 percent of the entire contract or $1,000, whichever is less. There is an exception to this down payment law for about two dozen contractors who have purchased special bonds for consumer protection. These exceptions are noted on CSLB’s website.
“This sting should serve as a warning to consumers who hope to save a few dollars by hiring someone without a license,” said CSLB Registrar Steve Sands. “You run a much bigger risk of having problems, and you may end up paying more in the long run.”
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