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Disaster Information Center
ATTENTION CONSUMERS
Contractors Board Warns Consumers About Unlicensed Contractors After Disasters
The Mississippi State Board of Contractors is warning consumers about the dangers of hiring unlicensed contractors following a disaster, whether it is hurricane, tornado, earthquake, wildfire, or flood. Unscrupulous, unlicensed contractors often prey on victims of natural disasters. Consumers can protect themselves by using MSBOC's resources to check a contractor's license status and history.
Don't let a natural disaster result in a man-made one by hiring the first contractor who comes along. Take your time and protect yourself against con artists who will take your money and run - or incompetent contractors who will perform shoddy work. Hire only licensed contractors and check their qualifications with the Board.
The MSBOC urges consumers to follow these tips when dealing with a building contractor:
·Hire only licensed contractors and ask to see the license.
·Verify the contractor's license by checking on-line at www.msboc.us
·Don't rush into decisions and don't hire the first contractor who comes along.
·Don't pay more than 10 percent down or $1,000 — whichever is less.
·Don't pay cash, and don't let the payments get ahead of the work.
·Get three bids, check references, and get a written contract.
·Contact the MSBOC if you have a complaint against a contractor.
After a Disaster Don't Get Scammed Pamphlet
ATTENTION CONTRACTORS
The Board Reminds Contractors that they must hold a valid Mississippi contractor's license, in the appropriate classification, in order to perform most work on homes and other structures damaged or destroyed in natural disasters.
Mississippi State Board of Contractors
Disaster Information Center
Don't let a natural disaster result in a man-made one by hiring the first contractor who comes along. Take your time and protect yourself against con artists who will take your money and run - or incompetent contractors who will perform shoddy work. Hire only licensed contractors and check their qualifications with the Board.
The MSBOC urges consumers to follow these tips when dealing with a building contractor:
·Hire only licensed contractors and ask to see the license.
·Verify the contractor's license by checking on-line at www.msboc.us
·Don't rush into decisions and don't hire the first contractor who comes along.
·Don't pay more than 10 percent down or $1,000 — whichever is less.
·Don't pay cash, and don't let the payments get ahead of the work.
·Get three bids, check references, and get a written contract.
·Contact the MSBOC if you have a complaint against a contractor.
Phone: 601-354-6161 or (800)880-6161
Fax: 601-354-6715
Address: 2679 Crane Ridge Dr., Suite C, Jackson, 39216
E-mail:info@msboc.us
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