The following list of agencies and organizations whose mission is to advocate and protect the consumer, going to these you can find answers to your questions.
- Better Business Bureau – Miami
14750 NW 77th Court #317
Miami Lakes, FL 33016
(305) 827-5363
http://www.bbb.org/south-east-florida
Business reports that include background, licensing, consumer experience, and other useful information. - Southern District of Florida Department of Justice
99 N.E. 4th Street
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 961-9001
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdfl
Consumer complaints against a business / company - The Office of Consumer Protection (Miami-Dade County)
601 NW 1st Court, 18th Floor
Miami, FL 33136
(786) 469-2300
http://www.miamidade.gov/business/consumer-protection.asp
Guidance and advice to consumers to resolve disputes. - Miami-Dade Public Housing & Community Development
701 NW 1st Court, 16Floor
Miami, FL 33136
(786) 469-4100
http://www.miamidade.gov/housing/
Information on housing assistance programs for low-income families.
Contractors
- Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
(850) 487-1395
http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/cilb/
Information about licensing requirements and other resources for unlicensed contractors.