Construction Fee Plus Form For Contractor In Allegheny
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If a contractor is licensed in Pennsylvania, homeowners can file a complaint with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection. The Bureau investigates complaints and takes action against contractors who violate consumer protection laws.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania currently has no licensure or certification requirements for most construction contractors (or their employees). Please note the following regarding state and local requirements pertaining to certain contractors (and their employees).
The statute of limitations for construction defects in Pennsylvania is generally four years from the date the defect was discovered or should have been discovered with reasonable diligence.
The Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (“HICPA”) was adopted by Pennsylvania's General Assembly in October, 2008, and signed by the Governor as Act 132 of 2008. The law establishes a mandatory registration program for contractors who offer or perform home improvements in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania has strict criminal laws that apply to contractors who negotiate contracts and perform home improvement jobs. A conviction for home improvement fraud can impact your freedom and privilege to work as a contractor in the future.
Anyone who owns or operates a home improvement business or who offers, performs, or agrees to perform home improvements in Pennsylvania must register with the Office of Attorney General unless they fall within two exceptions: small contractors (less than $5,000 of work in a calendar year) and large retailers (net worth ...
Pennsylvania's statute of repose sets a hard deadline of 12 years after the completion of construction for bringing any action related to construction defects. This applies regardless of when the defect was discovered, with some exceptions for fraud or intentionally concealed defects.
Lawsuits filed by owners against contractors are usually filed in civil court. To obtain more information on suing a contractor in Pennsylvania, an individual should reach out to a local attorney in Pennsylvania.
As a general rule of thumb your contractor rate should be at least 50% more than you'd get for the same work as an employee.
