It is against the law to operate a home improvement business in Suffolk County without a license. Call the Office of Consumer Affairs at 631-853-4600 to find out if a contractor is licensed and to check the firm's complaint history. Our Office is also available online at .suffolkcountyny/consumeraffairs.
For license verification, please call Consumer Affairs at (631) 853-4600.
New York. New York has no state licensing requirements for handymen or general contractors. However, there are laws and regulations at a local level. Check handyman license requirements with the local government before you do any work.
The law in the State of New York is that you cannot enforce your contract against the owner, nor seek the reasonable value of the services rendered, if you are not licensed. You must have the license when you perform your work and when you commence a lawsuit to recover monies due for your work.
Your licensed contractor is therefore the general contractor for the job, who assumes all responsibility in such an event. However, if you hire an unlicensed contractor who then brings on subcontractors, it is actually you who is the general contractor.
A contractor agreement should describe the scope of work, contract terms, contract duration, and the confidentiality agreement. It should also include a section for the two parties to sign and make the agreement official. If the contract doesn't meet these requirements, it may be inadmissible in a court of law.
A contractor agreement should describe the scope of work, contract terms, contract duration, and the confidentiality agreement. It should also include a section for the two parties to sign and make the agreement official. If the contract doesn't meet these requirements, it may be inadmissible in a court of law.
How to draft a contract between two parties: A step-by-step checklist Know your parties. Agree on the terms. Set clear boundaries. Spell out the consequences. Specify how you will resolve disputes. Cover confidentiality. Check the legality of the contract. Open it up to negotiation.