Consumer Warranty Law: 19.9.8.1.4 The opposing parties
Keep tabs on the opposing parties. If one is a corporation or other entity, check periodically with the appropriate agencies as to its status and addresses, and so forth. If an entity is not a corporation, it may be doing business under an assumed name. If so, it may be required to register with a governmental agency. Is the contractor required to be licensed? Is it licensed? If not, the contractor may not be able to enforce its contracts. Is the entity required to be bonded or to set up an escrow account, and has it done so?