Home Repair Consumer Protection Act to safeguard homeowners from fraudulent practices and establish penalties.

The Home Repair Consumer Protection Act mandates written and signed contracts for home repair services over $1,000, detailing work descriptions, costs, and cancellation rights. It prohibits deceptive practices, misrepresentation, and failure to perform contracted work. Violators face fines and imprisonment. Elderly homeowners and those with disabilities receive extended cancellation periods. The act also defines home repair fraud and establishes penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for fraudulent activities.

Home Repair Consumer Protection Act to safeguard homeowners from fraudulent practices and establish penalties.

The Home Repair Consumer Protection Act mandates written and signed contracts for home repair services over $1,000, detailing work descriptions, costs, and cancellation rights. It prohibits deceptive practices, misrepresentation, and failure to perform contracted work. Violators face fines and imprisonment. Elderly homeowners and those with disabilities receive extended cancellation periods. The act also defines home repair fraud and establishes penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for fraudulent activities.