Monday, July 14, 2008

San Luis Obispo Grand Jury Issues it's Report -"Building Permits-Process, Problems and Fiscal Implications

Citing over 50 cases filed over construction and remodeling problems, the Grand Jury issued a report on construction, permits and problems with the whole thing...read it all by clicking the headline/link.

Un-permitted projects and unlicensed contractors (or contractors operating outside of the scope of their license) are a deadly combination.

Verbal agreements are a no no.

Progress payments done as work is completed. Contractors cannot take more than 10% down on a contract, or $1,000, whichever is less. WARNING SIGN-any contractor who wants a 50% payment (or anything much over 20%) after "delivering materials and commencing work".

Read it at the grand jury website or learn more how to protect yourself with the CSLB's free guides and all available at their website

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