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Court Affirms $11,911.00 Restitution Award Against Contractor
Dacosta v. State arises from a conviction for unlawful contracting where a contractor failed to complete work under a home renovation contract, in violation of…
Court Returns License Revocation Case to CILB Over Procedural Issues
This case arises from a Construction Industry Licensing Board order revoking a contractor’s licenses and imposing a $10,000.00 fine on the contractor.
New Statute Adds Definitions to Contractor Licensing Statute and Require Contractors to Pay Subcontractors within Certain Timelines.
SB 290 (2026) was signed into law, and took effect on July 1, 2026. The bill makes two additions to 489.105, Florida Statutes, which contains the…
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What Type of Work Can a Florida Certified General Contractor Do?
In Florida, there are three Division I licenses: Residential Contractor, Building Contractor, and General Contractor. Each has a different scope of work…
What Type of Work Can a Florida Certified Building Contractor Do?
In Florida, there are three Division I licenses: Residential Contractor, Building Contractor, and General Contractor. Each has a different scope of work…
Three Things to Consider When Qualifying an Additional Business
It is becoming more common for contractors to consider using their license with more than one business and becoming a qualifying agent for multiple…
About Jason Lambert
Jason is Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar and a partner in the Construction Industry Practice Group at Hill Ward Henderson in Tampa. Before law school he spent a decade in construction as a project manager and operations director. He represents contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers throughout Florida. More about Jason →