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What Insurance Policy Options Do I Consider For My Florida General Contractor Business?
- July 26, 2022
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Florida Contractor License
No CommentsDepending on the type of work you do and the contracts you have with your clients, as a general contractor, you may need insurance. In Florida, you will need to consider these policies: General liability insurance General liability insurance is a type of insurance that provides protection against various types of injuries and damages to a contractor’s property.
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As A General Contractor, Do I Really Need Business Insurance?
- July 19, 2022
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Business License Information, Business License Information for Florida, Business License Information for Georgia, Contractor Legal Information, Florida Contractor License
In short, Yes you do. Contractors in Florida may be required to carry various types of insurance depending on the type of work they do. For instance, if your business has a vehicle, you might need to purchase commercial auto coverage. If you have a commercial lease in Florida, your property manager might require you
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In The Know: What Are The Possible Penalties For Unlicensing Contracting?
- July 12, 2022
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Blog, Contractor Legal Information, Florida Contractor License
Unlicensed contracting is a first-degree misdemeanor in Florida, and it can result in up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. If the accused has been convicted of doing business without a license, then they could be charged with a third-degree felony, which carries a maximum sentence of up to five years in
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In The Know: What Does The Law Say If One Operates Without A License In Florida?
- July 5, 2022
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Blog, Contractor Legal Information, Florida Construction, Florida Contractor License
As you enter the world of Construction in Florida, you need to be licensed under Florida. Under Florida law, the offense of “Contracting Without a License” can encompass a broad range of conduct related to the construction and home improvement industries. Section 489.127, Florida Statutes, provides as follows: (1) No person shall: (a) Falsely hold himself
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Thinking Of Getting Your Florida Electrical Contractor’s License?
- June 30, 2022
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Blog, Business License Information, Electrical Contractor License, Florida Electrical Contractor License, Uncategorized
If you want to become an electrician in Florida, you need to have a license to practice electrical contracting. Doing so will allow you to legally work in the state. According to U.S. News World Report, electricians are the #3 job in construction right now. By 2026, there should be 60,100 new positions for electricians,
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What Are Construction Defects?
- June 20, 2022
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Blog, Contractor Information, Contractor Legal Information
No one wants a construction defect to occur. Construction defects are a headache for builders/contractors and clients, especially if the issue gets brought to a construction defect trial. It’s a builder or developers or contractor’s job to be on the lookout for construction defects; however, sometimes, defects get overlooked. Real problems arise when defects appear, and no one
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When Dealing With Contruction Lien Wavers, Be Aware Of These 3 Common Mistakes
- June 10, 2022
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Blog
The following article was written by Miami Construction Lawyer Alex Barthet and appeared first on TheLienZone. It was re-posted with permission. For more information about Alex and his firm, please visit www.TheLienZone.com and www.Barthet.com. See below for some great information we found on construction lien waivers. Do not ever hesitate to call us here at Licenses, Etc.! If we don’t
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The Importance of Liability Insurance and Worker’s Compensation Insurance in Contracting
- June 1, 2022
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Blog
In most states, you need liability insurance and worker’s compensation insurance with your contractor’s license. With insurance, potential clients will take you more seriously, but you will also be protected if accidents or damages occur. Why is liability insurance important? If a homeowner hires a contractor with liability insurance, he/she will be compensated for any
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Business Tip: Reasons Why Construction Companies Close
- May 27, 2022
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Blog
Starting up accompany or even running a company, in any industry is a challenge. With the construction boom, construction companies are bidding hard to get jobs, which means its more challenging than ever to start up in the construction industry. There’s a lot of things that can help you grow your business and there’s a
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Construction Tip: Ways to Streamline Your Contracting Business
- May 23, 2022
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Blog
With change comes growth – sometimes a company needs to adapt to different processes in order to take the business to the next level. With different streamlining techniques, you can make things more efficient in your business. It’s not always a hard task to introduce new methods into your business, especially when the benefits far
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