Home improvement contractors (such as painting, roofing, siding and window replacement) are among the worst for dishonesty. The nature of the business makes it easy to prey upon low and moderate income families.
Their actions typically involve false and deceptive advertisements and misrepresentations as to registration, licenses and insurance coverage. Demanding excessive advanced deposits, cashing deposits personally as opposed to depositing to a business account and refusing to refund deposits are also deemed to be violations.
By spending the time to check out the contractor before any deposit is given, you can save your money and an unnecessary lawsuit. Typically, you should check with the Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau. Make sure to ask for references and a copy of the contractor’s license and certificate of insurance for general liability and workers compensation.
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Ianello & Brittain P.C. located in Western Massachusetts, with offices in Springfield, represent you in personal injury and criminal cases.
