The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) and the Attorney General’s Office highlight what consumers can do to protect themselves against unscrupulous home contractors.
Steps include:
• Research the job and thoroughly interview potential candidates. Don’t make a hasty decision, especially when someone comes to your door offering a special deal for that day only.
• Make sure whoever you hire is licensed by checking the DCP’s website. This will also allow you to see if the department has closed any complaints against the contractor.
• You have three days to cancel the contract after signing it. Make sure you don’t waive that right. It allows you to review the contract and change your mind, if necessary.
• Don’t pay the bulk of the bill up front and don’t pay in cash.
http://www.ct.gov/ag/lib/ag/press_releases/2011/061011hicconvictions.pdf
https://www.elicense.ct.gov/
