ROUTE 489Florida's Contractor Licensing Highway

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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…

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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.

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Court Reverses $86,000.00 Restitution Award Against Unlicensed Contractor

Pope v. State arises from an appeal of an award of restitution against an unlicensed contractor. A homeowner hired the unlicensed contractor to build two…

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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…

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Court Reverses Judgment in Favor of Contractor After Determining Contractor Was Unlicensed.

Southpoint Shore Management LLC v. Homexpo Miami Corp arises from a dispute between a property owner and a contractor hired to soundproof and level floors…

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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…

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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…