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Registered Vs. Certified Contractor in Florida
- December 7, 2020
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Contractor Legal Information, Florida Contractor License
No CommentsIn Florida, there is a difference between a registered contractor and a certified contractor. According to the Florida DBPR (Department of Business & Professional Regulation, a certified contractor is someone who passed the state licensing examination to become licensed (except in cases of Grandfathering and Endorsement). Certified licensees can work anywhere within the State of
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Hidden Hazards on a Job Site
- December 4, 2020
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Contractor Legal Information, Florida Contractor License
During the current COVD-19 pandemic, businesses and people all over the country and world have paid attention to their safety protocols, and amped them up. When it comes to construction jobs, COVID-19 is just one more thing to properly prepare for when it comes to safety. Contractor jobs are known to be a bit more
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What is a Florida Mold Assessor?
- December 2, 2020
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Contractor Legal Information, Florida Contractor License
A mold assessor is a type of contracting job in which a person must be licensed to perform the tasks of the job. In Florida, mold can easily be found anywhere due to muggy, moist, hot, and humid weather and conditions. Mold is a health hazard and must be dealt with fast as it can cause people to
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Quick FAQ About Florida Contractor Licensing: Part 2
- November 30, 2020
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Contractor Legal Information, Florida Contractor License
Quick FAQ About Florida Contractor Licensing: Part 2 If you’re hesitating to get your contractor license due to the application process, don’t delay any longer. We are here to help you get through the contractor license application process. We work hard to get you licenses. As a Florida contractor licensing company, our team at Licenses, Etc. makes sure you have
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A Bad Day for Architects
- November 25, 2020
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Contractor Legal Information, Florida Contractor License
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 on if architects need to have contracts reviewed by legal advisors before taking on job supervision. A recent decision should have architects thinking
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Quick FAQ About Florida Contractor Licensing: Part 1
- November 25, 2020
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Contractor Legal Information, Florida Contractor License
If you think getting a contractor license in Florida is hard, think again. The contractor licensing application process can be easy when you work with a contractor licensing company like us at Licenses, Etc. We do all the heavy lifting for you! We make sure you have the right requirements, passed the exams, and meet all the
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Can You Get a Handyman License?
- November 23, 2020
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Blog, Florida Contractor License
A handyman is a person who can perform a lot of “odd” jobs. However, is a handyman certified and licensed to do this work? Is it illegal to do handyman jobs? Unfortunately, there isn’t a contractor license that exists that allows a person to do it all. You can’t get a license to fix a
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The Importance of Safety Glasses on the Job
- November 20, 2020
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Contractor Legal Information, Florida Contractor License
In the current world we live in, most of us understand the importance to wear a mask to help stop or slow down the spread of germs and viruses. Contractors are no stranger to a face mask. Many contractors have been wearing some form of a mask, along with a lot of other protective gear, for many
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Different Types of Contractors Defined
- November 18, 2020
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Blog, Florida Contractor License
At Licenses, Etc., we help contractors get their license in Florida and other states. In this article, we wanted to share brief descriptions of different types of contractor occupations defined by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR). Contractor – Overall, this “contractor” defines a person who is qualified and responsible for a project contracted for and “means, except as exempted in this part,
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Notice to Owner: Do I Need One?
- November 16, 2020
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Contractor Legal Information, Florida Contractor License
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 on needing a notice to owner. Do you know there are certain times when a notice to owner isn’t necessary? Read this
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