Under the Home Solicitation Sales Act, you have a three-day right to cancel a contract if the contract was signed in your home. During those three days, the contractor is not legally allowed to begin the work, nor are they permitted to deliver construction materials to your home.
The National Association of Attorneys General lists home-improvement scams as one of the top-ten consumer problems. The most important thing to remember to have a written, signed and properly executed contract before any work is begun on your home or property. In particular, make sure the following information is contained in the contract: A complete description of the work to be done and the materials to be used; A provision requiring written approval for ANY changes; A statement that explains the builder’s or contractor’s guarantee on the work that he or she will perform; A starting date and a completion date; A complete description of the cost of the job, full disclosure of the payment terms, and the financing costs; Your signature and the contractor’s signature.
