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Contractors, are you owed money for services rendered?
Homeowners, was your job done incorrectly?
Review this page to see how I can be of service to you.

The Home Improvement Contractor Act (M.G.L. ch. 142A)

Does the Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) Act apply to you? As a Contractor, are you aware of your obligations under the Act? As a Homeowner, are you aware of the protection that the Act affords you, and how to obtain remedies under the Act?

Most homeowners and many contractors are not aware of the Act, or if it applies to them and their situation. The Act provides for very specific regulations and procedures for the creation of a home improvement contract, and the completion of that contract.

Download a checklist for compliance with "The Home Improvement Contractor Act" here

Contractors:

The HIC Act applies to most home improvement contractors doing residential work, and these contractors must register with the HIC Board. Violators may be penalized with fines, imprisonment, license suspension or revocation, equitable orders, or all of the above. Very specific contract provisions must be present in home improvement contracts to avoid violating the law, and the law requires all contracts for over $1,000.00 to be in writing.

Violations of the HIC Act are also violations of the consumer protection statute, ( M.G.L.93A). Failure to comply can prevent you from collecting monies owed, and even result in treble damages against you.

Are you owed money?

Did you know that Massachusetts law provides you with the right to file a MECHANIC'S LIEN (M.G.L. c.254) on property where you have done work? If done correctly, the property owner's title is encumbered until the lien is removed.Many contractors are unaware of their rights when it comes to seeking payment for services rendered

If you have provided labor or materials to a job within the last 90 days, you may be eligible to file a lien. I can draft the necessary documents and file the lien. I can then commence a lawsuit on your behalf to help you collect what is owed to you.

Going Forward:

Most contractors utilize defective contracts and documentation which limits their ability to collect monies owed. I can review your procedures, contracts, and documents to ensure that you are complying with state law, as well as protecting yourself and your company.

Homeowners:

Are you a victim of a home improvement gone bad? Did you rely on the wrong contractor to complete your home improvement project? How do you know if your contractor followed proper legal and contract procedures on your project?

You may need legal help in getting the job corrected, getting your money back, or even filing a lawsuit for damages. I have extensive experience in all of the above, I will help you avail yourself of all available legal remedies.

Contact me for more information, including my free brochure about the HIC Act.

Come in for your Free Consultation, and see what I can offer you.