With an unrestricted license, you can perform construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, removal or demolition on one to two-family dwellings, agricultural structures and buildings less than 35,000 cubic feet in size. A restricted license limits contractors to working only on one to two-family houses.
Home improvement contractors focus on specific tasks or room renovations, while general contractors manage comprehensive projects involving multiple trades.
R113. 4 of the 7th Edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code, 780 CMR, violation of any provision of 780 CMR shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both for each violation.
Massachusetts New Home Construction Warranty: 3-Year Implied Warranty of Habitability. It's the spring of 2019 and contractors are building homes in impressive numbers.
The HIC programs require all home improvement contractors to register with the Commonwealth, process consumer complaints, maintain an arbitration program for resolving disputes and compensate consumers up to $25,000 for unpaid judgments from the Guaranty Fund.
Owner to Prime Contractor (Public): 15 days after receipt of invoice. If the entity is a commonwealth entity, payments must be made within 30 days. Final payment is due 65 days after invoice.