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If you
are considering hiring a contractor to
remodel, repair or upgrade your new home and
landscape, the following publications can help
you make informed decisions, help you select a
contractor who is licensed and good standing
-- and avoid home improvement problems.
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A
Consumer Guide to Asbestos
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What
Consumers need to know about asbestos removal. |
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A
Consumer Guide to Filing Construction Complaints
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Describes how to
file complaints against contractors with the
CSLB. |
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Spanish version |
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After
A Disaster Don't Get Scammed
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Tips on protecting
yourself after a disaster. |
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Before You Dive Into Swimming Pool Construction...
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Provides
information on hiring and dealing with
swimming pool contractors. |
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Mandatory
Arbitration Program Guide
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Describes the
mandatory arbitration program provided by the
CSLB for complaints about damages of $7,500 or
less. |
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Voluntary Arbitration Program Guide
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Describes the
voluntary arbitration program provided by the
CSLB for complaints about damages between
$7,500 and $50,000. |
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What
Seniors Should Know Before Hiring a Contractor
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Provides
information for Seniors on hiring and dealing
with contractors. |
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Spanish version |
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Traveling Contractor Scams Tip Sheet
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How to protect
yourself from transient criminals'
door-to-door scams. |
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What You
Should Know Before You Hire a Contractor (Booklet)
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Provides
information on hiring and dealing with
contractors. |
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Pamphlet, English
version |
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Spanish version |
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Chinese version |
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Korean version |
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Tagalog version |
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Vietnamese version |
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Ten
Tips for Making Sure Your Contractor Measures Up
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English version |
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Spanish version |
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Chinese version |
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Korean version |
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Tagalog version |
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Vietnamese version |
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Choosing the Right Landscaper
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Gives information
on choosing the right landscaper. |
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Tips for Hiring a
Roofing Contractor
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Gives information
on roof maintenance and hiring and dealing
with roofing contractors. |
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Contractors
A Guide to Contractor
License Bonds
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Basic information
about surety bonds. |
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Advertising
Guidelines for Contractors
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Tips and
guidelines for contractor advertising. |
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Blueprint
for Becoming a California Licensed Contractor
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Answers to
commonly asked questions on how to become a
licensed contractor. |
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Building
Your Career as a Licensed Contractor
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The Top 10
Questions on Contractor Licensing. |
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Spanish version |
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Description of Classifications
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A pamphlet
describing all CSLB classifications. |
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Home
Improvement Contracts/Putting the Pieces Together
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Detailed
information for homeowners and contractors
about the requirements of home improvement
contracts. |
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Study Guides for Licensing Exams
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Study guides
describe general content of exams, sample
questions, and resources for study. |
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California
Contractors License Law & Reference Book - 2005
Edition
The
California Contractors License Law & Reference
Book (2005 Edition) is available from Matthew
Bender & Company, Inc. in affiliation with
LexisNexis. The book with CD-ROM is $14.50 plus
$3.60 shipping and handling. Applicable sales tax
for your area will also be added (call the
toll-free number below for the exact amount).
Major credit cards are accepted.
Please select one of the following ways to order
your law book with CD-ROM.
Be sure to ask for "California Contractors" (ISBN
0-8205-8062-7).
- Call toll-free:
(800) 562-1197
- Fax orders
toll-free: (800) 828-8341
- Place your order
on the Internet at
www.lexis.com.
Click on "LexisNexis Bookstore."
Type "California Contractors" in the search box.
- Order by mail
from: Order Fulfillment, LexisNexis, 1275
Broadway, Albany NY 12214-4070.
When ordering by mail, send a check or money order
payable to "Matthew Bender & Company, Inc." and
include a street address and the recipient's name.
All orders are shipped by carrier and cannot be
delivered to a post office box.
California
Contractors License Law & Reference Book - 2005
Edition - Online at LexisNexis
Click here to view the 2005 Law Book online at
the publisher's web site.
For Building
Departments
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A Q&A for building
officials about license classifications and
filing complaints. |
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