Guns drawn on unlicensed contractor - Page 2 - Plumbing Zone

Protech · 10-28-2009, 06:25 PM

Sorry to hear about your trouble with trust. I don't usually have a problem. And I'm not interested in working for anyone who does have a problem with it. I just got screwed on a $5200 repipe, but at least I got halve down to cover the materials, gas permit. All I'm out is my labor (which sucks) but it's better than eating everything. You have to understand that in my state it's virtually impossible to collect on a construction contract. If the laws weren't skewed so much against the contractors then maybe it wouldn't me necessary but it is what it is.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master Mark

I sometimes wonder if I should ask for %30
down on a large job,

but I think it would almost automatically get them to look elsewhere...

no offence meant here but I dont trust anyone when
it comes to handing over money with only a piece of
paper signed by the both of us. and a hand shake..

now...if they take master card, then its ok.
I might trust them that way.....

I know they will probably show up next week,

they know that I can put a stop on the %50 charge on my card..

that cant drink that away for 60 days......

TheMaster · 10-28-2009, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Protech

I don't care how stupid the cop is; at least they are finally doing something about this.

Not the cop the reporter guy or the guy asking the questions. Arrests dont mean shiot......how many actually paid a big fine or did jail time??? That was all a big show.

stillaround · 10-28-2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Protech

Sorry to hear about your trouble with trust. I don't usually have a problem. And I'm not interested in working for anyone who does have a problem with it. I just got screwed on a $5200 repipe, but at least I got halve down to cover the materials, gas permit. All I'm out is my labor (which sucks) but it's better than eating everything. You have to understand that in my state it's virtually impossible to collect on a construction contract. If the laws weren't skewed so much against the contractors then maybe it wouldn't me necessary but it is what it is.

They tell us right out at continuing ed that any case you start at 51% against the contractor. When cash is short a deposit is nice.

Protech · 10-28-2009, 07:47 PM

Just 51%?!?!?

TheMaster · 10-28-2009, 07:55 PM

I think those stings were geared toward the contractors doing major work and running it kinda like a proper business. I feel like if those guys were doing 200.00 jobs and the like and also told the set-up guy "Hey I'm just a guy trying to get by...I'm not licensed" I dont think a damn thing could or would have been done. I have mixed feelings on this subject. The homeowners that hire the unlicensed guy is just as guilty as the guy doing the work if they know he''s unlicensed. My beef is when the unlicensed guy says he's licensed or provides fake certificates to the customer.

ROCKSTARPLUMBER · 10-28-2009, 08:05 PM

God, I wish they would do that here. The state would make a lot of money doing that here.

Protech · 10-28-2009, 08:10 PM

I thought one of those was in Jacksonville.

Indie · 10-28-2009, 09:07 PM

I hope Indiana people see that. I hope and pray the day comes that people get busted here for not having a license.

I get real tired of non licensed guys not caring, because there is no enforcement. I told local State rep that I would volunteer time to help.

ToUtahNow · 10-28-2009, 09:35 PM

Three of the four videos are in California. In California the max you can ask for up front is 10%.

Mark

Protech · 10-28-2009, 09:38 PM

How are the collections laws in CA?

10-28-2009, 07:47 PM	#14
Protech ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Polk County, Florida Posts: 7,167 My Photos	Just 51%?!?!? __________________ Plumber, Repiping, Replumbing, Leak Detection, Solar Water Heater, Drain Cleaner, Pipe Leak, Polk County Plumber, Lakeland Plumber, Winter Haven Plumber, Haines City Plumber, Bartow Plumber

10-28-2009, 08:05 PM	#16
ROCKSTARPLUMBER I aint CPV see in it? Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tallahassee Fl Posts: 4,647 My Photos	God, I wish they would do that here. The state would make a lot of money doing that here. __________________ My Name Is Rockstarplumber, and I Am Second. Tallahassee Plumber Tallahassee Water line repair Tallahassee Tankless Water Heater Plumber Killearn Lakes Service Repair

10-28-2009, 08:10 PM	#17
Protech ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Polk County, Florida Posts: 7,167 My Photos	I thought one of those was in Jacksonville. __________________ Plumber, Repiping, Replumbing, Leak Detection, Solar Water Heater, Drain Cleaner, Pipe Leak, Polk County Plumber, Lakeland Plumber, Winter Haven Plumber, Haines City Plumber, Bartow Plumber

10-28-2009, 09:38 PM	#20
Protech ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Polk County, Florida Posts: 7,167 My Photos	How are the collections laws in CA? __________________ Plumber, Repiping, Replumbing, Leak Detection, Solar Water Heater, Drain Cleaner, Pipe Leak, Polk County Plumber, Lakeland Plumber, Winter Haven Plumber, Haines City Plumber, Bartow Plumber

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

10-28-2009, 07:55 PM	#15
TheMaster Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6,437 My Photos	I think those stings were geared toward the contractors doing major work and running it kinda like a proper business. I feel like if those guys were doing 200.00 jobs and the like and also told the set-up guy "Hey I'm just a guy trying to get by...I'm not licensed" I dont think a damn thing could or would have been done. I have mixed feelings on this subject. The homeowners that hire the unlicensed guy is just as guilty as the guy doing the work if they know he''s unlicensed. My beef is when the unlicensed guy says he's licensed or provides fake certificates to the customer.

10-28-2009, 09:07 PM	#18
Indie AAAAAAAAHHHHH!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,610 My Photos	I hope Indiana people see that. I hope and pray the day comes that people get busted here for not having a license. I get real tired of non licensed guys not caring, because there is no enforcement. I told local State rep that I would volunteer time to help.

10-28-2009, 09:35 PM	#19
ToUtahNow Cruise Director Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California/Nevada/Utah Posts: 2,414 My Photos	Three of the four videos are in California. In California the max you can ask for up front is 10%. Mark

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Busted an unlicensed hack yesterday.	Protech	General Plumbing Discussion	28	12-09-2011 11:48 AM
Unlicensed contractor floods house (video evidence)	Protech	Plumbing Code	159	01-12-2010 11:15 PM
Pop guns?	SlickRick	Plumbing Tools and Equipment	24	10-29-2009 10:14 PM
Unlicensed handyman KILLS 4 month old girl.	22rifle	General Plumbing Discussion	18	10-15-2009 09:22 PM
guns and moderators	muck	Off Topic	18	12-29-2008 11:31 PM