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Contractor License

Started by hofo
almost 11 years ago
Posts: 453
Member since: Sep 2008
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After my inlaws submitted their reno agreement to the mgmt co, the lady in charge said their needs to be TWO general contractor licenses, one from the company and one from the contractor. Based on the NYC consumer affairs site, it states either the person or entity needs to be licensed. We are talking about just redoing the kitchen, not moving gas pipes and electric wires. The contractor was confused and the lady refused to talk to the contractor. Any one here knows what she is talking about?
Response by hofo
almost 11 years ago
Posts: 453
Member since: Sep 2008

By the way, the license is under a corp. and he is the only employee of the corp.

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Response by jelj13
almost 11 years ago
Posts: 821
Member since: Sep 2011

My contractor for my kitchen reno was president of the company. They took one license from the Dept. of Consumer Affairs in the company's name and another in the contractor's name labeled "Renovator - Initial", really lead base handling certification. Perhaps she means the lead based certification. The package from the managing agent was very clear about the required licenses.

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Response by Primer05
almost 11 years ago
Posts: 2103
Member since: Jul 2009

Hofo,

Very odd. I have been doing this for 15 years and never have had to give more then my company's license. One person does need a home improvement sales license but that is not required by management companies. We are usually required to supply the home improvement license, epa certificate for lead paint, liability insurance, workers comp insurance and the licenses from the plumber and electrician. That's is. It is also rare that the management company refuses to talk to the contractor. I would suggest your in laws call them and ask what exactly they are looking for

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