He had no place of business, other than his house, which was OK, but had an unlisted home phone number to throw off his creditors. Because of his checkered past, few subcontractors would work with him, and few suppliers would extend him credit for materials.
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I suppose it sounds kind of dumb, but very early on in the contract, you will have to list your name, address, and telephone number and the contractor’s name, address, and telephone number.
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Lots of illegally built porches, decks, bathrooms, and additions began springing up, and some of these projects were not built to code—something a building inspector would have spotted had a permit been issued. Decks collapsed in rainstorms. Improperly connected gas lines led to explosions.
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Maybe if I tell you a scary story about people who didn’t bother getting necessary permits for a renovation project, you’ll be inclined to do the right thing.
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