license – On the House

All posts tagged "license"

  • License and Building Permits

    Some feel that a building permit is like calling the IRS to see if you owe any money. Not a good idea. But we have strong feelings in favor of permits and licenses. They protect us all...

    • Posted May 11, 2014
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  • Permits and Contractor Licensing Are There for You

    A reader of our newspaper column writes: “I subscribe to the postulate that licensing is for the protection of those licensed — not the public. My 60-year-old house was built by my grandfather and uncle, no permits...

    • Posted May 3, 2014
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  • debate over licensing
    Licensing Debate, Consumer Protection

    Question I subscribe to Milton Friedman’s postulate that licensing is for the protection of those licensed not the public. My 60-year-old house has finally developed a squeak in the floor and a sagging door. My grandfather built...

    • Posted March 4, 2014
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