Had PDQ Construction, on business card submitted to me....being a licensed, bonded and insured General Contractor.Due to the/his challenged ...

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Had PDQ Construction, on business card submitted to me....being a licensed, bonded and insured General Contractor.

Due to the/his challenged times, he bartered rent at $500 per month for labor to do repairs and upgrades on the house as needed. Thus, paid approx. $500 + initially for he and his worker. Then on August 11th, 2014 through September 27, 2014 he lived for free. Doing work in trade.

As I found out, he is Not a Certified General Contractor, nor a licensed handyman or anything. At present, the damage he has caused needing Immediate attention and repair is Well over $2,000-$3,000. Bids are currently being attained to repair, complete or make functional as to what he has either been paid for or in trade.

Therefore in out of pocket cash, bartered free room and board, etc..........Money exceeds $2k easy.

What is California Law for someone fraudulently posing as a licensed contractor?

Even as a Handyman, what are the job limits with regards to both labor & materials?

With a person professing to be an accredited professional and is not, then the amount of money in compensation and barter, and the damages needing to have repaired by a General Contractor at the minimum of $3+k,

what are the law requirements, my right to compensation for what has been presented. Specifically as well, what laws have they broken at these exorbitant costs and misconceptions? Is it with what I stated in your Opinion, of a misdemeanor or felony offense. And whom would be those needing to be contacted to take action on behalf of my 85 year old family member?

It seems I was given a demand for $2700 of $3500 to be paid in full.

No contract, license, etc.

Yes, know this is a trick'r'treat situation. And appreciate your professional opinion and insight.

Respectfully,

Lori

Answer

Start with the Contractors State License Board complaint process here: http://www.cslb.ca.gov/Consumers/Filing_A_Complaint/

Since it is an 85 year-old person who is the victim, you should also contact your local district attorney about filing an elder financial abuse complaint.