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Florida Construction Qualifier Agreements: Why You Need Indemnification From the Company and the Owners

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If you hold (or are considering holding) a Florida contractor license as a qualifying agent for someone else’s company, you are stepping into a role with real exposure. On paper, the business may be the “contractor,” but when problems arise, the State of Florida and third parties often look to the qualifier—especially where supervision, permitting, contracting activity, … Read more

Florida Electrical Contractor Qualification: Yes, Your Qualifier Can Be a “Supervising Employee” (Not an Owner/Officer)

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Florida’s electrical contractor licensing framework is often misunderstood—especially by business owners who are more familiar with the construction (CILB) “qualifier / FRO” world. Here’s the key point: This post explains what that means, why it matters, and what responsibilities come with qualifying an electrical business in Florida. The Statute That Answers the Big Question: Fla. … Read more

Florida Contractors With Multiple Qualifiers: “Joint Agreements,” Primary vs. Secondary Qualifying Agents, and How to Structure Responsibility (CILB + ECLB)

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JOINT AGREEMENTS PRIMARY AND SECONDARY QUALIFIER

Florida contractors often outgrow a single license category. A general contracting firm may want to add roofing capability, an electrical contractor may add another qualifier to expand capacity, or a company may bring on a new qualifier during a transition period. These are all legitimate business moves—but they create a compliance issue that can become … Read more

Received a Demand Letter? How to Respond (Florida Guide for Businesses & Contractors)

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If a demand letter just landed in your inbox or mailbox, don’t panic—and don’t ignore it. This guide explains what to do in the first 72 hours, the legal and business implications in Florida, and how our firm can craft a response that protects your leverage while aiming to resolve the dispute quickly and cost‑effectively. Why … Read more

Avoiding Legal Trouble as a Qualifying Agent: What Should Be in Your Agreement

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Florida Lien Guide

Protecting Your License, Reputation, and Future as a Florida Contractor Serving as a qualifying agent in Florida means more than allowing someone else to use your license—it means assuming legal responsibility for a construction business’s operations. And with that responsibility comes risk. Too many licensed contractors get involved in qualifier relationships without a solid, attorney-drafted agreement in … Read more