James cites the NC statues above.The contract might be valid.

He was as sharp as a marble.

The statue she's referring to is...----------3.2.211.10 REMODELING OR OTHER IMPROVEMENTS:A.

You are not worried about triggering the IRSThat extra level of difficulty in finding the principal might be the difference in defending a frivolous lawsuit and having the grifter look for an easier mark.Keeping your business and assets private is a right created by the various statues. 

It's still in the box, thankfully, even though the Spanish and Greek marble floor I put in is still in that dining room because I put it in myself and I can't bear to bust it out.

Of course, you just might want to wait until you find the ex-tenant; just be aware that there are statue of limitations timeframes that you will have to adhere to.

@Manolo D.Budget was $18,000 project was finished a while ago 1000 sq/ft condo. paint, kitchen remodel marble counters-cabinets, SS appliances, wood flooring, 2 bathroom update.

There is no legal way to circumvent license laws.The statues deal with actions not what the fee is called.  

Owner and avoid carrying costs trying to see if you can actually get that price, there is no guarantee as to what you may get.As  @Bret Allen mentioned, there are other factors at play, salesmanship, and verbal communications can fall under the statue of frauds with your written contract.

I know I just did one in Washington like that.. the bank just deeded it to the owner since the statue had run..