Contractor Problems in Colorado: Complaints and Your Options

Where to file a complaint

The Attorney General's guide sends electrician and plumber complaints to the state Electrical Board and State Plumbing Board, and says to check general contractors with the Department of Regulatory Agencies and your local government. If a contractor took your money and did not finish the work, it says to make a theft report with local law enforcement. The office says it cannot investigate or prosecute individual cases. Source

Liens on your home

A subcontractor, vendor or supplier who is not paid in full may be entitled to place a lien on your property. The Attorney General says the lien is enforceable only if a lawsuit is filed within 6 months after the last work is done, and that you may have a defense if you paid your contractor and met your contract obligations. It suggests requiring lien waivers from subcontractors and suppliers, and consulting an attorney before signing. Source

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General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.