Contract Contractor Building Without Permit Consequences In Arizona
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Fill out the complaint form online, attach any pertinent files and submit the form. Once submitted, it will be assigned to one of our investigators and within a couple of days, an investigator will reach out to your to review your case.
A civil action against the contractor must be brought in a civil court of competent jurisdiction. The lawsuit must be filed with the court within two years from the date of the commission of the act by the contractor that is the cause of the injury or two years from the date of occupancy. A.R.S. § 32-1133(A).
Contracting without a license is a class 1 misdemeanor. In addition to loss of license for a year, contractors who are convicted face a maximum of six months in jail and a fine not less than $1,000 if it is their first offense under A.R.S. § 32-1151. Two or more convictions require a fine not less than $2,000.
Generally, a contractor's license is required for any work totaling $1,000 or more for labor and material or if a building permit is required. A person who is exempt from holding an Arizona Registrar of Contractors' (ROC) license must include the words "not a licensed contractor" in any form of advertisement.
Scope of Work Allowed: The law permits handymen to perform a variety of tasks, including minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work. However, the scope is limited to work that is of a casual and minor nature. Monetary Limits: One of the most critical aspects of the exemption is the monetary cap.
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.
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