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Why it is important to hire only licensed contractors to do any work in your building |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) |
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Why it is important to hire only licensed contractors to do any work in your building
The NYC Department of Consumer Affairs will hold accountable any licensed contractor who forfeits an agreement, damages properties, or went out of business and has left town. Although a license does not ensure competence, requirements for contractors to operate legally provide protection for consumers. Licensed contractors must undergo a criminal history check, pass a written examination on their knowledge of the law and contracts, and contribute Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) to the Home Improvement Contractor Trust Fund at the time of application, and each time they renew, or post a bond. DCA’s Home Improvement Trust Fund reimburses homeowners – up to a maximum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15, 000.00) – who hired a licensed contractor who subsequently damaged their property and went out of business or have left town.
While contracting with an unlicensed contractor may seem like a bargain, the repercussion should they not complete your work, damage your property or skip town will be significant as you will not be compensated by the Department of Consumer Affairs and may not have any other means of being repaid.
Only hire licensed contractors AND before hiring one, get at least three (3) reputable and reliable references. |
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