Can I sue my contractor for not getting permits?

If it is $10,000 or less, you can sue in small claims court. If the contractor is unlicensed and the price of the work is more than $500, he cannot collect any money from you.

Can a homeowner wire their own home?

As long as the electrical work you need to do is minor and doesn’t involve something like changing the main electrical panel, you can often legally do it yourself. However, the complexity determines whether you need to seek a permit before doing so.

What happens when a contractor does not pull a permit?

Your Risk When a Contractor Does Not Pull Permits. Whether performing remodel work or new construction, when a contractor does not pull permits you are at risk for penalties, code compliance issues, possible tear out, the cost of rework and potentially the loss of a home sale.

Can a construction supervisor pull a building permit?

In many cases the CSL holder is doing this for a fee to assist those that do not have their CSL and can not pull a permit legally. A Construction Supervisor is licensed to supervise the construction of buildings, or major additions or remodels of existing building.

Do you need a permit to hire a contractor?

If hiring a contractor to do the work, then the licensed contractor you screen and select to perform the work should be versed on the scope of work that needs permitting. To put things in perspective, here are some examples of work not typically requiring a trip to your local building department to pull a permit.

What to do if your contractor did not pull the contract?

If your local code requires a permit in addition, then you need to hire a local construction lawyer to explore your remedies. Take your contract with you… You should contact an attorney in your area to go over your issues. Do you still have the contract from the improvements?

Who is responsible for pulling the building permit?

When you pull the permits does it ask the name of the “general contractor” or 2. Are you acting as the general contractor, hiring all subs, etc.? If you hire a “licensed general contractor”, they are responsible for everything that happens under their watch.