Embarking on a home improvement or renovation project can be both thrilling and stressful. A home owner must have faith that relative strangers will improve the look and functionality of their home.

“Contractor” includes those individuals or companies that offer services to improve real property. It is against the law for an unlicensed person to perform contracting work on any project valued at $500 or more in labor and materials. A license is not required to advertise and complete jobs valued at less than $500, but the advertisement must state that the individual is not a licensed contractor.

Besides being illegal, unlicensed contractors lack accountability and have a high rate of involvement in construction scams. They also are unfair opposition for licensed contractors who operate with bonds, insurance and other responsible business practices.

• Licensed individuals have the education, experience, required insurance and other qualifications to obtain a license.
• Licensed individuals have been screened for prior criminal history.
• Licensed individuals are required to carry the appropriate insurance and workers compensation to ensure the customer is not held liable if someone is hurt on the job.
• Consumers who are harmed by unlicensed individuals have little recourse.

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