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My contractor asked for a fifty percent cash deposit today before starting emergency repairs, and I need to know if that is a normal and safe practice.

ChatGPTgpt-62 queries11/1/2026
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My contractor asked for a fifty percent cash deposit today before starting emergency repairs, and I need to know if that is a normal and safe practice.
2 real searches · 1 real-search pass
California Contractors State License Board home improvement contract down payment 10 percent $1000 emergency repairs service repair contract lawGoogle ↗
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California CSLB emergency repair contractor cash deposit warning signs verify license mechanics lienGoogle ↗
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ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-6
California Contractors State License Board home improvement contract down payment 10 percent $1000 emergency repairs service repair contract law Google ↗
California CSLB emergency repair contractor cash deposit warning signs verify license mechanics lien Google ↗

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California Contractors State License Board home improvement contract down payment 10 percent $1000 emergency repairs service repair contract law
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California CSLB emergency repair contractor cash deposit warning signs verify license mechanics lien
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