Section 489.105, Florida Statutes
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…
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…
Court Determines Contractor’s Company is Unlicensed Despite Owner being Licensed
Cam Bradford Homes, LLC v. Arrants arises from a dispute over a contract to build a new single family home. In December 2020, the homeowner entered into a…
Newly Enacted HB 715 / SB 1076 (2025) Imposes New Requirements on Roofing Contractors Under Chapter 489, Florida Statutes
Since 2019, roofing contractors have seen new requirements and changes to their scopes of work imposed under Florida’s contractor licensing statutes. Many…
Court Reinstates Contractor's Lien After Holding that Claimed Local Licensing Violations Do Not Necessarily Fall Under 489.128, Florida Statutes
Palm Beach Resurfacing Inc v. Floyd arises from a disputed between a pool-area resurfacing contractor and a homeowner. After the contractor completed the…
Court Confirms that Electrical Contractors can Perform Excavation As Part of Their License Without Also Being Licensed Underground Utility Contractors
D Electrician Technical Services Inc v. Tony arises out of a contractual dispute between an electrical contractor and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office…
Newly Enacted HB 481 (2024) Expands Scope of Electrical Work That Can Be Performed by HVAC Contractors
On May 19, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed HB 481 (2024) into law, which makes changes to various statutes regulating HVAC contractors. From a licensing…