Legal Question in Construction Law in California
Handyman
Is there a law that a handyman cannot get paid more than $500?
Asked on 4/08/09, 9:14 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Erik Nowacki
Business Law Inc.
Re: Handyman
The law states that all construction work costing more than $500 has to be done by a licensed contractor.
The $500 limit is known as the "handyman exemption." If you don't have a contractor's license and perform work for more than $500, the customer doesn't have to pay you, or can sue you to have any amount paid over $500 returned.
Answered on 4/08/09, 10:34 pm
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