Business & LicensingQuestion 1417 of 1605
A homeowner hires an unlicensed handyman for a $900 repair that is casual and complete in itself. Is a license required?
a.No, because the total is under $1,000 and the work is casual/minor
b.Yes, always
c.Only if paid in cash
d.Only if the homeowner is a business
Explanation
Under B&P Code section 7048, work under $1,000 that is casual, minor, or inconsequential does not require a license. However, the exemption fails if the job is part of a larger project or is split to stay under the threshold.
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