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CSLB reports low wildfire complaints, pushes enforcement audit and forensic review
Summary
CSLB staff reported only 24 consumer complaints tied to recent Los Angeles wildfires and outlined findings from a 12‑month enforcement audit, recommended hiring forensic accounting support and continuing an enforcement modernization plan; board materials note a $200,000 consultant allocation for analytical work.
CSLB staff told the board on Dec. 10 that the agency received 24 complaints connected to the Los Angeles wildfires in the last 12 months, two of which involved unlicensed contractors, and contrasted that tally with much larger volumes after the Paradise fire. The presentation framed the low complaint count as a success while underscoring ongoing risks from unlicensed practice and online advertising.
Why it matters: CSLB enforcement staff said unlicensed contractors can cause large consumer…
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