If your Florida contractors license was suspended unexpectedly and you aren’t sure why, it’s possible that the suspension is for failing to comply with the disciplinary actions taken against your license by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) or failure to comply with the terms of probation on your license. If the CILB has taken disciplinary action against […]
Tag Archives: Florida Board of Contractors
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May
Florida Home Owners Face Risk Hiring Unlicensed Contractors
Daniel Vasquez, a columnist from the Sun Sentinel asks in a May, 6th., 2012, article, “Would you place your air-conditioning unit or roof in the hands of a fly-by-night company to save a buck? Are there more unlicensed contractors offering bargains across Florida because of the bad economy?” The Air Conditioning Contractors of America, are looking […]
9
Feb
Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation “Stings” Unlicensed Contractors Advertising Via Internet
The following information was obtained from Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s website for December, 2011: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Regulation (DBPR) conducted a sting this week that targeted unlicensed contractors performing electrical and/or construction work in the Jacksonville area. As a result of the sting, […]
9
Feb
What Requires Licensing for Contractors in the State of Florida?
This information was found on Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s website. A Contractor is someone who demolishes, subtracts from, builds or improves any building or structure for compensation. Examples of compensation are cash, goods, services, etc. Essentially, if you pay someone to construct a building or a structure, make structural alterations to load […]
8
Dec
Reporting Requirements for Criminal Convictions to Florida’s DBPR
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, also known as the “DBPR,” effective October 1st, 2009, adopted the following new reporting requirement for all criminal convictions. Florida Statute Section 455.227(1)(t) states Failing to report in writing to the board or, if there is no board, to the department within 30 days after the licensee is […]
25
Oct
Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation and Tampa Police Department “Sting” Unlicensed Contractors
TAMPA—On October 13th., 2010, Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation, in partnership with the Tampa Police Department, conducted a contracting sting operation, resulting in three arrests. Unlicensed contractors were arrested by the Tampa Police Department and issued administrative penalties by DBPR. “We are committed to continuing sting operations to keep the public safe and protect […]
30
Sep
Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation Sweeps Vero Beach for Unlicensed Electrical Contractors
VERO BEACH—On September 16, 2010, Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Regulation investigators conducted a sweep of Vero Beach for unlicensed electrical contactors. During the sweep, investigators visited 14 jobsites, checked 14 licenses and issued six cease and desist notices to unlicensed electrical contractors. “DBPR is dedicated to ensuring compliance with state laws […]
9
Sep
Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation Cites Unlicensed Contractors in North Palm Beach
NORTH PALM BEACH—On September 2, 2010, Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Regulation investigators, in partnership with the North Palm Beach Building Department, cited five individuals for providing contracting services without a license. The department issued one citation and four cease and desist notices. Below are precautions that consumers can take to […]
27
Aug
Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation “Stings” Unlicensed Contractors in Key Largo
Key Largo—On Aug. 23, it was announced that the Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Regulation partnered with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the county Code Compliance Office and the State Attorney for the 16th Judicial Circuit to execute a sting operation that resulted in the arrest of two individuals, John Bowen Jr. […]
3
Aug
Broward Sheriff’s Office and Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Arrest Unlicensed Contractor
Ft. Lauderdale—On July 9, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation and the Broward Sheriff’s Office arrested Steven Tyrone Roger (31) for unlicensed electrical contracting. Rogers, was working as Family Men Electric and Sunshine Electric Service, Inc., contracted for electrical work that requires a state license, collected a deposit, and failed to provide the […]