Hiring a contractor for your Santa Clarita HOA may seem like an easy task. However, an HOA contractor should be used to keep your property and your legal standing safe. Before you hire a contractor, there are some things to consider. You should always utilize a consultant such as National Property Management as well as legal counsel prior to beginning any new project within your HOA. Let’s discuss the ins and outs of hiring a contractor for your HOA.
Hire Licensed
You MUST hire a licensed contractor for your HOA. In California, anyone who performs construction work or repair at a cost of $500 or more must be licensed through the state. This is to protect you as well as the contractor. If they are not licensed, they can suffer extreme legal consequences due to breaking the law and you may be subject to legal trouble as well.
There are over 44 types of licenses for the specific work the contractor does. You should choose a contractor licensed in your project to assure they have the skill and the papers required for work.
Use a Written Contract
Whether you choose to hire a subcontractor or general contractor, it is best practice to use a written contract. You should make sure to consult legal counsel if anything in the contract seems off. You should also negotiate a proper price and put this in writing before beginning any work.
Be careful to understand who the contractor is hiring to help if it is required. They should also be licensed through the state to avoid any legal issues and payment issues later.
Progress Payments
You should only pay for work that is completed, also known as progress payments. Any payments made towards work that is incomplete could land you in trouble if the contractor decides to leave the project too soon.
It is always best to consult a legal party or consultant prior to contract work.
National Property Management Group has extensive experience managing HOAs. Our professional staff is knowledgeable about HOA management in Southern California, serving Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, Valencia, and the surrounding areas. We can manage your HOA properties for you so you have less to stress about. We provide innovative property management solutions that outshine our competitors. There is no property too large or too small that we cannot service.
National Property Management Group
25115 Avenue Stanford A300
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 295-5966
www.npmgonline.com