New Statute Removes Violations for Certain Unpermitted Work
HB 803 (2026) makes changes to a lot of statutes related to building permits and inspections. But from a licensing perspective, the bill make a small revision to 489.129, Florida Statutes, which governs prohibited conduct by contractors.
What Type of Work Can a Florida Certified General Contractor Do?
Florida General Contractors are unlimited in the type of work they can contractor for and can self perform many types of work covered by other licenses, with a few exceptions.
Court Reverses $86,000.00 Restitution Award Against Unlicensed Contractor
This case arises from a restitution order requiring an unlicensed contractor to pay a homeowner $86,000.00. The case explores the type of evidence required to support a restitution award.