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Problems That May Result When You Hire an Unlicensed Contractor
The hiring of an unlicensed contractor is the direct responsibility of the consumer; thus, the consumer is accountable for all outcomes associated with the contractor’s work. This often leads to unsafe and hazardous construction and, eventually, an additional cost to the consumer.
Consumers, who hire unlicensed contractors or fail to obtain the required permits and inspections, could be fined or subjected to a quasi-judicial hearing in front of the Charlotte County Code Enforcement Board.
If a permit is not obtained for your job, the possibility exists that the work will not meet the required Building Codes, which could result in an unsafe and hazardous condition.
Since unlicensed contractors do not go through the process of obtaining a contractor’s license, they are not aware of the required construction standards understood and adhered to by licensed contractors. This leads to inferior and substandard workmanship.
Work performed by unlicensed contractors is often substandard and ultimately leads to costly repairs and corrections that require the service of a licensed contractor. The consumer then ends up paying more for the job than if they had hired a licensed contractor.
If a consumer hires an unlicensed contractor and the contractor or one of his employees is injured on your job site the consumer may be held liable for these injuries. Usually unlicensed contractors do not carry liability insurance for damages to your property.
