Wanna do an Arizona Remodel, better know the
rules
I just read a fantastic article by Ben Gottleib, Esq. of MacQween and Gottlieb in the Santan News and wanted to share the highlights discussing Home Remodel Projects in Arizona.
Bank of America polled 1,054 residents and 70% said they are tackling home improvement projects during the covid time. This makes sense based on what we are seeing with the price of wood at Home Depot and the general lack of labor.
In Arizona, a GC, or General Contractor is required to have a license with some notable exceptions. The Licensing includes:
. Post a Bond
. Training from an
accredited institution
. Pass a written test
. Finger prints
. Background check
Non-Licensed “Handymen” are acceptable if less than $1,000 total for all labor, material, other. An Owner can do his/her own work if, not for sale or rent within 1 year of work completion.
Disclosure Issues by the Seller:
. If the Seller fails to disclose a Non-Licensed
“Handyman” project, they could face liability.
. Fraud of Disclosure charge could undo the
transaction
. Negligent Misrepresentation charge could get
the Buyer an award for actual damages and possible punitive damages (means
punishment damages designed to teach a painful lesson)
I am always interested in the legal ramifications as a Licensed Realtor and Home Inspector. I try to keep my Clients out of the Court Room. In my experience, when one gets sued, both the plaintiff and the defendant lose. The lawyers win because they suck all the money out of both parties. So let’s heed Ben’s advice and do our remodel project right.
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Best,
Geoff Nowlin, Phoenix Realtor
480-466-3737
nowlin.geoff@gmail.com
