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Construction

Jul. 5, 2001

Risky Business

Bleak as the unlicensed contractor's position may be with respect to payment for the work, he or she is not left in a completely defenseless situation.

        By John P. McGill
        
        The unlicensed contractor has few, if any, protections under the Business and Professions Code's licensing provisions and cannot look to the court for assistance in obtaining payment for work performed without a required license. Nevertheless, and notwithstanding the significant monetary risks and...

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