[endler]

I am in a position to where I need to refer people to any and all building trades.

I have a strong background in marketing and would like to set up arrangements with contractors that the contractor would pay me a finder's fee preferably consisting of a percentage of his profits of jobs he gets because of my referral (after he gets paid, of course).

My question is, due to the strictness of California contracting law, is this legal?

I want to be sure I am being 100% legal and ethical.

Thanks.

 

[JumboJack]

In California kickbacks are illegal.If you want to get paid for this kind of work you need to be licensed as a HIS (Home Improvement Salesman).And if you sell to more than one contractor you you need to be registered fir each one.

http://www.cslb.ca.gov/Applicants/HomeImprovementRegistration/BeforeApplyingForHIS.asp

 

[HusqyPro]

Jack, is anything legal in California? What happens if you forget to renew your license to breathe?

 

[JumboJack]

Jack, is anything legal in California? What happens if you forget to renew your license to breathe?

30 day grace period....:laughing:

 

[endler]

Thanks JumboJack

That's what I thought even though I'm not technically selling anything and would give a list of qualified contractors.

But...

It's not worth fighting over.

 

[endler]

Jack, is anything legal in California? What happens if you forget to renew your license to breathe?

LOL! No doubt!!!

 

[JumboJack]

Thanks JumboJack

That's what I thought even though I'm not technically selling anything and would give a list of qualified contractors.

But...

It's not worth fighting over.

So you want to give people a list of "qualified" contractors and then the contractor has to pay you?

 

[endler]

Never mind. The whole thing is too sticky. I will steer clear of anything of the sort.

 

[HusqyPro]

Probably a good call in California. How you guys navigate that world of red tape and bureaucracy and turn a profit is beyond me.

 

[JumboJack]

Probably a good call in California. How you guys navigate that world of red tape and bureaucracy and turn a profit is beyond me.

Profit?Does not compute?:laughing:

 

[HusqyPro]

Doing it for love of the game Jack?

 

[JumboJack]

Doing it for love of the game Jack?

The love of food....:laughing:

 

[HusqyPro]

Is there a prize if I correctly guess your favorite burger joint?

 

[JumboJack]

Is there a prize if I correctly guess your favorite burger joint?

LOL..It's not Jack in the Box...