by Joseph | May 16, 2013 | Contractor
In California, a contractor was recently ordered to repay over $750,000 when it became evident that the company had operated without being properly licensed in the state of California. In Oregon, a contractor has been barred from seeking over $285,000 in compensation...
by Jeff Sorg | May 2, 2013 | California Real Estate, Contractor, Nevada Real Estate, Oregon Real Estate, Real Estate
(EPA – WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, EPA announced 17 enforcement actions for violations of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting rule (RRP). The RRP rule protects homeowners and tenants from dangerous lead dust that can be left behind after common renovation,...
by Jeff Sorg | Nov 14, 2012 | Contractor, Real Estate
(Jeff Sorg, OnlineEd® – Portland, OR) Anyone doing work in Oregon for compensation in any construction-related activity that involves improvements to real estate is to be licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractor Board. There are some exemptions from...
by Jeff Sorg | Nov 16, 2011 | Contractor
(October 7, 2011 – Oregon Construction Contractors Board) – Senate Bill 155 (2011) paved the way in July for the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) to adopt temporary rules exempting electrical and plumbing contractors from some of the residential...
by Jeff Sorg | Nov 2, 2011 | Contractor
(Jeff Sorg, OnlineEd – Portland, OR) Anyone who advertises, works, or bids as a home inspector is required to be certified by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (“CCB”) as a home inspector. Any individual who, for a fee, inspects and delivers...