Construction
Jul. 5, 2001
Risky Business
Bleak as the unlicensed contractor's position may be with respect to payment for the work, he or she is not left in a completely defenseless situation.
By John P. McGill
The unlicensed contractor has few, if any, protections under the Business and Professions Code's licensing provisions and cannot look to the court for assistance in obtaining payment for work performed without a required license. Nevertheless, and notwithstanding the significant monetary risks and...
The unlicensed contractor has few, if any, protections under the Business and Professions Code's licensing provisions and cannot look to the court for assistance in obtaining payment for work performed without a required license. Nevertheless, and notwithstanding the significant monetary risks and...
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