Unlicensed Contractor and 489.128
An unlicensed subcontractor cannot use Section 489.128, Fla. Stat. as an affirmative defense even if the general contractor knew the subcontractor was unlicensed. Earth Trades, Inc. v. T&G Corp ., 42 So.3d 929 (Fla. 5th DCA 2010). Trenton H. Cotney Florida Bar Certified in Construction Law Glenn Rasmussen Fogarty & Hooker, P.A. 100 S. Ashley Dr., Suite 1300 Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 229-3333 http://www.glennrasmussen.com