Thursday, April 30, 2009

Did you feel pressured to sign a contract?

Did you know that under federal law there is a basic three day right to cancel any contract that was solicited in your home?

The company selling you any home improvement must give you written notice of the option to cancel up until midnight of the third day after you signed the contract. This is to prevent unscrupulous companies from rushing in and doing work before you have a chance to consider and change your mind. This law grew out of the aluminum siding sales of the 1950s/60s.

Many states expand on the basic rights set forth under federal statute and have very specific rules for how this option must be presented to you. Some states allow you to waive this right.

Be aware of what your rights are and be sure the comapny you choose is acting within the law.

You don't want a company that disregards the law, protecting your home, family, or business, because the point is to keep the dishonest people out!