The penalty is YOU LOSE. They are not bonded or insured and your loss is just that. GOOD LUCK!
Hiring a landscape contractor is a waste of money.
Don't be impulsive when hiring a contractor. Get estimates, check references, read reviews, and ask your friends and acquaintances for names of trusted service providers.
Traditionally the contractor provides the Insurance. The owner verifies that the contractor has insurance prior to hiring that contractor.
You should hire a licensed contractor. He should already have liability insurance and workmen's comp for his employees. If you do not hire a properly licensed contractor, all the liability for anything tha might go wrong falls on you. If your insurance company discovers that you hired an unlicensed contractor, they could, and probably will, deny payment on any claims you may file. Tread cautiously!
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The main question that a person should ask when hiring a general contractor is if they have a license. Another great question is asking for references or a portfolio.
Generally you just ask the contractor if he's insured, before hiring them.
I am looking for a contractor to assist me with home repairs. How can I be sure that I am hiring a good one? Is there a way to check them out other than references?
That will depend on the contract. Some contracts allow it, others require notification and approval of sub-contractors.
A deposit is up to the individual contractor. Sme contractors may start the work with no deposit.
The local jobs center in Maryland is not currently hiring at their main office. The job center does have job postings for other employment opportunities.
State agencies usually can help one to get a contractor. However, there are some websites that could help, too. To name a few, try Hiring A Contractor and Need Contractor.