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Can a homeowner sue an unlicensed contractor that stated he was licensed?
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Yes, and in some states this misrepresentation can lead to criminal charges. Florida has strict laws and an agency task force in dealing with these perpetrators. Contact your State Attorneys Office and file a complaint and in most cases money that was paid would have to be returned as a settlement.
On the other hand, many contractors have qualifiers that they work with. While not completely legal, it is a common loophole in the construction industry that most states is trying to give clarity too. Also, you want to make sure that you do not falsely accuse a company of practicing without proper licensure. This is also a common mistake. Many roofing companies have salespeople who close the sale and even part of the progress of the work but do not pull any of the permits.
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What are the Employment rights of contracted freelance workers?
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Can a graduate with an international medical degree equivalent that is not a doctor of medicine sign their name as MD if they are board certified and licensed?
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