Legal For Construction In Minnesota
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To get started, you have to register your business with the state and decide who will serve as the “qualifying person” (QP) for your business. The qualifying person must pass the Minnesota general contractor test before applying. They must also meet the continuing education requirements to keep the license active.
Minnesota's statute of repose prohibits suing a contractor for most construction defects after between 10-12 years after the home is substantially completed. First, the statute provides that a claim can be asserted only for causes of action that “accrue” during the 10 years after the home is substantially completed.
Who does not need a contractor license? Residential building contractors whose gross annual receipts from their residential activities are less than $15,000 and have a Certificate of Exemption.
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Minnesota. If you're a handyman in Minnesota and you make more than $15,000 per year by working on existing structures, you'll need a Residential Remodeler License. (Contractors who build new structures require a Residential Building License.)
Beyond this, Minnesota's statute of limitations states that defects discovered more than 10 years after the completion of construction can not be litigated, and — more importantly — the customer must pursue litigation no more than two years after the discovery.
Licenses are required for all residential building contractors and remodelers in Minnesota who contract with a homeowner to construct or improve dwellings by offering more than one special skill.
