Editor’s note: this consumer alert was provided by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). Visit the CSLB website at https://www.cslb.ca.gov to sign up to receive additional consumer alerts. As wildfires are impacting communities in Southern California, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is urging homeowners to hire licensed contractors for any…
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Consumer NewsContractors
Consumer Alert: Don’t Pay Too Much Money Upfront on Home Improvement Projects
by DCA Staffby DCA StaffEditor’s note: this consumer alert was provided by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). Visit the CSLB website at https://www.cslb.ca.gov to sign up to receive additional consumer alerts. Contractors Cannot Request Payment for Work Not Completed or Materials Not Delivered. Except for a limited down payment, it is against…
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The Contractors State License Board is holding a special board meeting on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 8:30 A.M. Please click the image below to view the agenda and instructions to attend.
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Use extreme care to avoid serious injury or death Gutter cleaning, hanging and removing holiday lights, getting Frisbees off the roof—these, and many other activities we do at home, may require the use of a portable ladder. But while it might be the right tool for the job, the…
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Older adults are often deliberate targets of scammers and fraudulent activity because they are more likely to live alone and frequently depend on others to take care of finances and personal matters. Older adults are also less likely to report fraud because they don’t know where to report it and…
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ContractorsNews Releases
CSLB to Hold Virtual Spanish “Get Licensed to Build” Workshop
by DCA Staffby DCA StaffCSLB to Hold Virtual Spanish Get Licensed to Build Workshop A continuación se ofrece una traducción al español de esta información. Editor’s note: this news release was distributed by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). Click here to view a printer-friendly version of this news release on the CSLB website.…
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Contractors State License Board Notification of Special Board Meeting
by DCA Staffby DCA StaffThe Contractors State License Board is holding a special board meeting on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at 3:00 PM. Please click the image below to view the agenda and instructions to attend.
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Prevent drownings with safety pool drains and other elements: Contact a licensed pool contractor The death of a child is a parent’s worst nightmare—a nightmare made even worse when the death could have been prevented. In summer 2002, 7-year-old Virginia Graeme Baker became stuck in a hot-tub drain and was…
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Do your research and contact a licensed professional for assistance Storms, wildfires, rolling blackouts, and more: California—along with the rest of our nation—has been seeing its share of emergencies lately, and homeowners are often left in a lurch when the electricity shuts down. But a backup generator, whether portable or…
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A little water can be a big nightmare for a homeowner when it comes to damaging forces affecting your house. Insidious leaks can go undetected for long periods of time, causing rot, mold, and endangering the structure of your home. A leaky roof will allow water to eventually ruin walls…
