Laws For Contractors In Arizona
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The Arizona Legislature established the Registrar of Contractors in 1931. The ROC licenses and regulates residential and commercial contractors.
One of the first questions that confronts a contractor facing a Registrar of Contractors (“ROC”) disciplinary proceeding is the question of representation.
As stated above, Arizona requires a license for any project over $1,000.
To be a contractor in Arizona, an entity must be licensed. To be licensed, an entity must possess a bond; among other requirements. With the exception of workman's compensation insurance, the ROC does not require an entity to possess insurance to be licensed.
The primary cause of action used in residential construction defect cases is a breach of the implied warranty of habitability. This cause of action allows a homeowner to sue the builder or vendor for construction defects for up to eight years (nine years if the defect is found in the eighth year).
No. A business license may be required by a city to do business in that city. This requirement varies depending on the city in which you are conducting business. The state does not require or issue business licenses.
