Laws For Contractors In Maricopa
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The Arizona Legislature established the Registrar of Contractors in 1931. The ROC licenses and regulates residential and commercial contractors.
For new construction, complaints against licensed contractors must be filed within two years from the close of escrow or actual occupancy, whichever occurred first. For remodel or repairs, complaints against licensed contractors must be filed within two years from the date work was last performed.
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).
Just because the ad says it does NOT mean it's true! An unlicensed entity may be a company or individual. To be a contractor in Arizona, an entity must be licensed.
Contractors must be properly licensed before submitting bids. To whom is the license issued? A license may be issued to a sole proprietorship (individual), a partnership, limited liability company or a corporation.
As stated above, Arizona requires a license for any project over $1,000.
Ing to Arizona handyman laws, a handyperson without a license can work on minor repairs, carpentry or basic home improvement without needing a building permit. This can include tasks like replacing light fixtures, putting up drywall, fixing windows and assembling furniture.
A completed Business License Application is required for the following types of businesses: restaurant, medical office, general office, entertainment, auto service, consumer service, contractor, manufacturing, service, distributor, and retail sales.
