Handyman Insurance – Can you Hire a Unlicensed Contractor in CA
In California, the laws for contractors are very strict. A property owner can get into legal trouble if they hire a contractor that does not have the proper license in California.
If you are a homeowner and work with an unlicensed contractor then you are considering an employer and the working environment for the contractor must be safe. You would need to make sure your home and the project is in compliance with the CA OSHA standards and safety regulations. If an unlicensed contractor is working on the home and they get hurt, the worker may sue the homeowner. This would be a violation of the law. The insurance of the contractor does not cover accidents on the job site if they are unlicensed.