Unlicensed Activity
Good advice: Hire only licensed contractors for your construction project.
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[Clean title screen appears with a neutral background. Text introduces contractor fraud awareness. Subtle background music may be present.]
Speaker (Voiceover):
“Fixing damage? Or just looking for an upgrade?”
[Visuals may include home repair or renovation scenes.]
Contractor fraud can affect any type of project.
[On-screen text emphasizes key message.]
That’s why it’s important to choose a licensed contractor.
[Visual transitions to cautionary message. Graphics may include warning icons.]
Unlicensed contractors may avoid licensing requirements and cut corners in their work.
This can impact the quality and reliability of your project.
[Scene shifts to benefits of licensed contractors. Visuals may include checkmarks or professional imagery.]
Licensed contractors are more likely to carry insurance, address customer concerns, and complete the work as agreed.
They are generally more reputable and can help reduce long-term costs.
(Consumer protection agencies also warn that unlicensed or fraudulent contractors may take advantage of homeowners, especially during repair projects.)
[On-screen text prompts verification.]
Before hiring, confirm that your contractor is properly licensed.
[Final screen displays website information.]
For more information, visit MSBOC.us.
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It is unlawful for a contractor to perform residential construction or residential improvement without a valid license. Likewise, it is unlawful for a contractor to submit a bid, enter into a contract or otherwise engage in the business of a commercial contractor without a valid certificate of responsibility.
Violators are subject to a monetary penalty and/or suspension or revocation of their license or certificate of responsibility.
The MSBOC Statewide Investigative Team works to eliminate unlicensed contractors working in Mississippi. Focused, specifically-targeted operations are conducted weekly around the state. The investigative team routinely visits jobsites to verify the license of contractors and subcontractors.
