How to Pick a Contractor - Information about how to pick a remodeling contractor may be found a number of websites.  Many of these lists offer generic national information such as "check their state license" but they do not offer specific information about where to check and what information to be looking for or whether your project requires a state licensed contractor.  If you use one of these non-Georgia specific lists, check several lists to be sure they are complete.  Several offer different information speciaI offer an extensive checklist made specifically for residential construction projects in Georgia. 

Picking the right contractor to do your remodeling or other construction project can be the most important thing you can do to assure that you have a success construction project. But it is import that you understand that YOU play an important part in your construction project.

Contractor Licensing -- For consumers, an important era in construction commenced in Georgia on July 1, 2008.   Other than specialy contractors, repair contractors and seepemost contractors will need to be licensed in the state to conduct business. 

Do you have a construction issue with your current residence? Before you take legal action (whether commencing a lawsuit or seeking an ADR proceeding - Alternative Dispute Resolution such as arbitration or mediation), you may need to comply with the Georgia Right to Repair act which requires that you sent letters with specific information to comply with the act.

Although you are not required to have the letter drafted by legal counsel, failure to comply with the act may have adverse legal and other consequences.  It is usually cost effective to have legal counsel review your letter or draft your initial letter and help you plan your strategy and legal case.  In some matters, an initial 1 hour consulation and review can be undertaken for a small fee.  I can help you prepare an initial letter or you can download one of my form letters to use as your basis for drafting your own letter.  A summary of the act provided by the Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs.   

Considering pursuing a legal claim against a Georgia contractor in court. You may want to review "Your Guide to Georgia Courts."  For information on Magistrate Court, click onlink to the Consumer's Affairs office or you may want to review information Cobb County's website (including a link to video instructions) or Gwinnett. Your local county may have additional forms or other local rules posted on their website. 
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