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April 27, 2009
Whether you're planning an addition for a growing family or simply getting new storm windows, finding a competent and reliable contractor is the first step to a successful and satisfying home improvement project.

Your home may be your most valuable financial asset. That's why it's important to be cautious when you hire someone to work on it. Home improvement and repair and maintenance contractors often advertise in newspapers, the Yellow Pages, and on the radio and TV. However, don't consider an ad an indication of the quality of a contractor's work. Your best bet is a reality check from those in the know: friends, neighbors, or co-workers who have had improvement work done. Get written estimates from several firms. Ask for explanations for price variations. Don't automatically choose the lowest bidder.

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Consumer Protection - U.S. Code Provisions
U.S. Code Title 15 > Chapter 2 Federal Trade Commission; Promotion Of Export Trade And Prevention Of Unfair Methods Of Competition
U.S. Code Title 15 > Chapter 39 Fair Packaging And Labeling Program
U.S. Code Title 15 > Chapter 39A Special Packaging Of Household Substances For Protection Of Children
U.S. Code Title 15 > Chapter 47 Consumer Product Safety
U.S. Code Title 15 > Chapter 86 Children'S Bicycle Helmet Safety
U.S. Code Title 42 > Chapter 70 Manufactured Home Construction And Safety Standards

 
Consumer Protection - C.F.R. Provisions
CFR > Title 16 - Commercial Practices

 
Consumer Protection - Selected State Laws
CaliforniaCalifornia BPC Division 1.5 - Denial, Suspension and Revocation of Licenses
California BPC Division 1.2 - Joint Committee on Boards, Commissions, and Consumer Protection
California BPC Division 1 - Department of Consumer Affairs
FloridaFlorida Statutes Chapter 501 - Consumer Protection
MassachusettsMassachusetts General Laws > Part I > Title XV > Chapter 93A - Regulation Of Business Practices For Consumers Protection
MichiganMichigan Laws > Chapter 445 > Act 331 of 1976 - Michigan Consumer Protection Act
MinnesotaMinnesota Statutes > Title 60 > Chapter 325F - Consumer Protection; Products and Sales
Minnesota Statutes > Title 60 > Chapter 325G - Consumer Protection; Solicitation of Sales
New YorkNew York Laws > Executive > Article 20 - State Consumer Protection Board
New York Laws > General Business > Article 22-A - Consumer Protection From Deceptive Acts And Practices
OhioOhio Code > Title 13 > Chapter 1349 - Consumer Protection
VirginiaVirginia Code Chapter 3.1 - Administrator of Consumer Affairs
Virginia Code Chapter 17 - Virginia Consumer Protection Act

 
Notice of Negative Credit Report Information
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 Furnisher of information must notify a consumer when negative information is provided to a consumer reporting agency.
 
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