The law protects new home buyers by requiring builders to provide a mandatory builder warranty for newly constructed homes. For more details on the requirements for mandatory builder warranties please review the new law here: Chapter 2024-95, Laws of Florida. The new law will go into effect on July 1, 2025.
If you are a handyman who only does minor repairs, you are not required to carry a contractor's license. However, if your repairs are larger in scope, it's a good idea to get a certified license in order to protect yourself and your business.
SIXTY DAYS BEFORE YOU BRING ANY LEGAL ACTION, YOU MUST DELIVER TO THE OTHER PARTY TO THIS CONTRACT A WRITTEN NOTICE, REFERRING TO CHAPTER 558, OF ANY CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONS YOU ALLEGE ARE DEFECTIVE AND PROVIDE SUCH PERSON THE OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT THE ALLEGED CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS AND TO CONSIDER MAKING AN OFFER TO ...
HB735 is a bill that was passed in Florida in July of 2021, preempting the licensing of occupations, which includes, but are not limited to, construction-related occupations to the state.
Florida Businesses Now Required to Report Earnings of Independent Contractors. Effective October 1, Florida businesses will be obligated to report services received from independent contractor as a result of a new law signed into effect by Governor Ron DeSantis in June. Specifically, Senate Bill 1532 amends Fla. Stat.
If you are a handyman who only does minor repairs, you are not required to carry a contractor's license. However, if your repairs are larger in scope, it's a good idea to get a certified license in order to protect yourself and your business.
File a Complaint: You can also file a complaint with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). They oversee licensed contractors in the state and may be able to assist in resolving the issue. You can find more information on their website.