It's surprisingly easy to safeguard yourself so you you can get on with your project with confidence. Find out how long the company has been in business. Check references. Really. Negotiate payment terms. Protect Yourself. Understand the scope of work before you sign a contract.
To cancel the contract, you must notify the seller in writing no later than midnight of the third business day after you signed the contract. The seller must return your payment within ten business days after receipt of your cancellation notice.
If the consumer decides to cancel the contract, the consumer must send the contractor a written notice of his or her decision. The consumer may use the Notice of Cancellation form that the contractor has provided (see D. below) but the consumer is not required to use this form.