404, 408 (E.D.Pa. (1) "Documentary material" means the original or a copy of any book, record, report, memorandum, The Act drastically alters the regulatory environment of the home . . 553, 561, 382 A.2d 762, 765 (1978) ("the Federal Trade Commission Act . 6-13.1-1; S.C.Code Ann. Co., 360 Pa.Super. 714.16(1)(b); Kan.Stat.Ann. The law does not address how the balance should be paid. 5527(6) (emphasis added). *398 Confronted by the same issue in Murry v. Western American Mortgage Co., 124 Ariz. 387, 604 P.2d 651 (1979), the Arizona Supreme Court applied that state's one-year "catchall" limitations period to the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act. Pennsylvania law allows third party collection agencies and original creditors to file a lawsuit for unpaid medical bills. Attorney's use this law to demand justice against both real and perceived threats. 1937) (defining passing off as "the sale . Section 517.8 - Home improvement fraud (a) Offense defined.-- A person commits the offense of home improvement fraud if, with intent to defraud or injure anyone or with knowledge that he is facilitating a fraud or injury to be perpetrated by anyone, the actor: How is emergency work handled under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act? See 73 P.S. Delaware. The failure to register is a violation of the law and unregistered contractors face legal action, including civil penalties of $1,000 or more. C. Herbert O'HARA, Joseph F.X. Unconvinced, the Court stated: Id. In the case sub judice, *393 the trial court reasoned that such actions were governed by the two-year limitations period for actions for fraud and deceit: By contrast, a federal district court sitting in Pennsylvania applied a one-year limitation period to a trade disparagement claim brought under the UTPCPL. All Rights Reserved, Disclaimer| Site Map| Privacy Policy |Business Development Solutions by FindLaw, part of Thomson Reuters, Please send all correspondence to Pottstown Office, Pennsylvanias New Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, Pennsylvanias Breach of Personal Information Notification Act, Statute of Limitations on Contract/Sales in Pennsylvania, Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection, Your Downtown Business Local Compliance. The UTPCPL contains a list of offenses that are deemed to be unfair competition or unfair methods and practices. How can I advise consumers of their cancellation rights? Representing the product or service at a particular standard when it does not meet this standard. 106-1202(c); Idaho Code Ann. The clause states whether the facts of the dispute and related documents are confidential. Home improvement contractor registrations are valid for two years, and must be renewed biennially. This section provides: Any civil action or proceeding which is neither subject to another limitation specified in this subchapter nor excluded from the application of a period of limitation by section 5531 (relating to no limitation) must be commenced within six years. See Saunders, The Pennsylvania Automobile Lemon Law Uncharted Terrain, 57 Pa.B.A.Q. ", "I could not let this opportunity pass without expressing my sincere thanks for representing me in court. 201-2(4)(iv) (misdescriptive statements as to geographic origin) Compare id. A separate line item recording any down payments. 3 years for contracts2 years for torts. The Act further provides that any violation of any of the provisions of the Act is deemed to be an Unfair Trade Practice under the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. It is recommendedthat you carefully review theHome Improvement Consumer Protection Actand consult with a private attorney if you have any questions about the law or need legal advice. 417, 404 A.2d 720 (1979) (Usury Statute). The UTPCPL supplements rather than supplants traditional common law remedies with per se liability for a variety of unfair trade practices.[8]. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. See also Gum, Inc. v. Gumakers of America, 1 F.R.D. Once again, you are amazing! Similarly, contractors cannot force a homeowner to waive the right to a jury trial, to give up the right to assert a claim arising out of the contract, or to agree that the contractor will be awarded attorneys fees and costs in the event of a dispute. As the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has observed: [T]his Law attempts to place on more equal terms seller and consumer [and is] predicated on a legislative recognition of the unequal bargaining power of opposing forces in the marketplace. The amendment added a definition of time and materials: Time and materials. A construction practice where the contractor and owner agree that the contractor will perform the home improvement and the owner will pay the contractor under the home improvement contract based on the actual cost of labor at a specified hourly rate and the actual costs of materials and use of equipment, plus an agreed upon percentage of the total actual costs or a fixed amount, over and above the actual costs, to cover the contractors fee and overhead costs reasonably incurred in the performance of the home improvement. Pennsylvania unfair trade practices and consumer protection law (UTPCPL) is used to protect consumers and purchasers of household goods and services.3 min read. 326, 1982 Pa.Laws 1409, 1440. Below arecommonly asked questions about Pennsylvanias Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. Either the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office can pursue the issue, or the victim can file a civil claim. Under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, any work performed under the emergency work provisions of Section 201-7 of Pennsylvanias Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law is not considered a home improvement. This amendment applies only to causes of action accruing after its effective date in February, 1983. You must include the abbreviation PAand the number assigned to you (example: PA123456). If the vehicle does not have advertising promoting the business, then the contractor is not required to display their registration number on the vehicle. The Act took effect on July 1, 2009. 276, 513 A.2d 427 (1986) (Unfair Insurance Practices Act); Culbreth v. Lawrence J. Miller, 328 Pa.Super. 618 (E.D.Pa. 724 (1972). Instantly, the Legislature strove . Awards may also include things such as reimbursement of court and attorney fees. Finally, its important to note that under state law, homeowners have the legal right to rescind a home improvement contract without incurring any penalties, as long as they do so within three days of signing. You can explore additional available newsletters here. 201-3 (emphasis added). Many attorneys that are filing suit for breach of contract or misrepresentation will also include charges under the Catchall clause in the UTPCPL. It appears that the Pennsylvania legislature has heard those stories as well, for on July 1, 2009, a new Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act will take effect in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Please remember to fill in the security code. Construction, replacement, installation or improvement of driveways, swimming pools, pool houses, porches, garages, roofs, siding, insulation, solar energy systems, security systems, flooring, patios, fences, gazebos, sheds, cabanas, landscaping work (other than work performed under the Plant Pest Act), painting, doors and windows and waterproofing. Contractor Frequently Asked Questions Below are commonly asked questions about Pennsylvania's Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. (2) A waiver of Federal, State or local health, life, safety or building code requirements. Pennsylvania does not have a state license to work as a handyman. 326, Art. "[4]Gutierrez v. Pennsylvania Gas and Water Co., *387 352 Pa.Super. *384 Joseph C. Cascarelli, Philadelphia, for appellants. [18] 42 P.C.S. In Barr v. General Accident Group Ins. For instance, if you were assigned PA000372, you may list your number that way, or simply use PA372. This would need to be pursued directly with a civil case. In short, no home improvement contractor will be permitted to use any form of advertising or promotional material that does not allow the consumer to trace that contractor through a registration number to the Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection. Statutes of limitations (time limits for filing your complaint) for civil lawsuits in Pennsylvania, including personal injury; false imprisonment; defamation; fraud; damage to personal property; professional malpractice; and trespassing. A copy of that law can be found here. Where should I put my registration number in my advertisements and contracts? 327, 546 P.2d 470 (1976). 717-787-3391. of the goods of one vendor . The statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit in Pennsylvania for unpaid unsecured debt is four years. If there are subcontractors that are going to be working on the project, and are known at the time the contract is executed, their names, addresses, and phone numbers should be included as well. You need to enable JavaScript to run this app. Definitions As used in this act. Another ruling for those who violate deceptive trade practices may be an injunction against engaging in that business, either temporarily or permanently. The term home improvement also does not include the services of a an Agriculture Department-certified landscaper except to the extent that the services include any of the installations noted above. Section 517.7 - Home improvement contracts. . Specifically, under HICPA, a contractor is anyone who undertakes or agrees to perform home improvement work, including: Improvement. Does the law apply to out-of-state contractors? 5524(7). The Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act only applies to work done in connection with a "private residence," which term includes a single family dwelling, a multifamily dwelling consisting of not more than two units, or any single unit located within any multifamily dwelling, including condominiums and co-op units. What are the limits on down payments or deposits? Section 517.1 - Short title. Cunningham Packing v. Congress Financial Corp., 792 F.2d 330 (3rd Cir. Bait-and-switch practices: advertising without the intent of providing the advertising product or service, or not providing enough to supply expected demand, unless it is indicated that there is a limited supply, Promising a buyer referral compensation where the compensation is dependent on a future event, Soliciting telephone sales without stating the identity of the caller, the purpose of the call, and the nature of the promotion, Failing to adhere to the terms of a written guarantee given to the consumer, Catchall: any other deceptive or fraudulent act which is likely to confuse consumers. 170, 427 A.2d 730 (1981); Safeguard Inv. Do hardware stores or businesses that supply products and equipment used in home improvements need to register? [19] Id. This agency investigates consumer complaints and litigates those with merit. Many homeowners don't know, however, that contractors are also prohibited from using deceptive or unfair practices in their dealings with homeowners by state law. to ensure the fairness of market transactions. Short title This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law." 201-2. [5] As such, denial of the petition to amend constitutes an appealable order. Commonwealth v. Monumental Properties, Inc., 459 Pa. 450, 467, 329 A.2d 812, 820 (1974). Is there an exemption for work performed by or on behalf of a charity or a non-profit corporation? We believe that this result is directly attributable to the sui generis nature of the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law since the statute encompasses an array of practices which might be analogized to passing off,[10] misappropriation,[11] trademark infringement,[12] disparagement,[13] false advertising,[14] fraud,[15] breach of contract,[16] and breach of warranty. Is new home building included in the law? 1982); Wilkinson v. Smith, 639 P.2d 768 (Wash.App. HOA LAWS AND REGULATIONS. 517.1 et. 586 (E.D.Pa. 260, 1, 73 P.S. 1166, No. 20, P.L. For cases applying these statutes to real estate transactions, see, e.g., Klotz v. Underwood, 563 F. Supp. Shortly after taking possession of the realty, appellants discovered an allegedly substantial defect in the main soil stack pipe from the cellar to the second floor bath of the house and a leak in the rainspout from the front porch of the house into the cellar. Box 444Pottstown, PA 19464 Pottstown Law Office Map, 13 W. Miner StreetWest Chester, PA 19382Maps & Directions, 606 Court Street., Suite 203Reading, PA 19601Maps & Directions, 570 Main StreetPennsburg, PA 18073Maps & Directions, 2023 Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. 559 (1979) (consent order against realtor for nondisclosure of unavailability of sewage and water); Kaufman & Broad, Inc., 93 F.T.C. The Court of Common Pleas for Philadelphia County denied appellants' petition by order of September 15, 1986 on the *386 grounds that the statute of limitations which governs private civil actions under the UTPCPL had run. Only the first 5 bills are included here. 100). What information is required to register? This approach, however, yielded inconsistent determinations. Barr, supra, 520 A.2d at 490. Under HICPA, home improvement contracts may NOT contain certain provisions including: 1) A hold harmless clause; 2) A waiver of Federal, State or local health, life, safety or building code requirements; 3) A confession of judgment clause; 4) A waiver of any right to a jury trial in any action brought by or against the owner; 5) An assignment of tit. It exists to prevent businesses from participating in deceptive or unfair practices or inequitable competition. Limitation periods range from six months In addition, the Act at Section 517.7 requires that in order for a home improvement contract to be valid and enforceable against the owner of residential real estate, that contract must be in the form of a signed writing bearing the contractors registration number. Pennsylvania Secretary of State Business Search, Representation that the product or service has features or qualities that it does not actually have, Representing items as new if they are actually used. For example, contractors are not permitted to waive federal, state, or local health, safety, or building code requirements. The defendant in that case argued that the treble damages provision of the statute was analogous to a penalty and that therefore the one-year statute of limitations for "an action of proceeding . The law does not require contractors to show copies of their registration. Before that, there was no requirement that an agreement for home improvement be in writing. Furthermore, these written agreements must contain the entirety of the agreement reached by the homeowner and the contractor in question. 387, as amended 1976, Nov. 24, P.L. 40-12-102. . The language of section 5527(6) of the Judicial Code, however, is clear and unambiguous[23] as to what period of limitation shall apply in such instances: "Any civil action or proceeding which is neither subject to another limitation specified in this subchapter nor excluded from the application of a period of limitation [must be commenced within six years]." 407.010; Mont.Rev.Code Ann. Employees of apartment buildings, condominiums, and community associations who are performing work on the property within the scope of their employment with these businesses do not need to register. The law requires contractors to submit a completed application which includes among other information: Effective October 22, 2014, HICPA was amended to require that contractors update the information supplied in their application for registration within thirty (30) days of any change. Because we hold that the UTPCPL is governed by a six-year statute of limitations and in order to eliminate the aimless searching for various time limits within which to bring actions into UTPCPL, we find that the trial court abused its discretion in denying appellants' petition to amend their complaint on the basis that a claim pursuant to the UTPCPL was untimely. For more detailed information regarding a registered contractor, please email us at hic@attorneygeneral.gov. The Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA) was adopted by Pennsylvanias General Assembly in October, 2008, and signed by the Governor as Act 132 of 2008. seq., is replete with numerous definitions, requirements, prohibitions and penalties. [14] 73 P.S. 3101, et seq. Section 517.5 - Application fees. (D) A statement that the cost of the services to be performed under the time and materials provision shall not be increased over the initial cost estimate plus a 10% increase without a written change order signed by the owner and contractor. Click here for more information. Id. . 59.1-198; Wash. Rev.Code Ann. The law does not grandfather existing businesses. However, contractors must include their registration number in their advertisements, contracts, estimates and proposals. 5523 which imposes a one-year limitation upon libel actions. 646.605; R.I.Gen.Laws Ann. Home improvement fraud is defined to include a number of related offenses, including the making of false or misleading statements to induce, encourage or solicit one to enter into a written or oral agreement for home improvement services, receiving advance payments for performing home improvement services and failing to perform or provide those services or materials when specified in the contract, with exceptions for force majeure or unforeseen labor strikes. On or about June 19, 1980, appellants agreed to purchase the premises for the sum of $20,500.00. Further, the Act requires that any contract include a notice of the owners right to rescind the contract without penalty within three business days of the date of signing, regardless of where the contract was signed. Creditors and credit Mixed Alaska Stat. 6 years for contracts3 years for torts2 years for negligence. Pennsylvania's UTPCPL is modeled on the Federal Trade Commission Act. 5527(6). [6] The UTPCPL was designed to promote full disclosure of information to consumers and "to equalize market position and strength of the consumer vis-a-vis the seller." 367.110; Me.Rev.Stat.Ann. The term includes a subcontractor or independent contractor who has contracted with a home improvement retailer, regardless of the retailers net worth, to provide home improvement services to the retailers customers. [15] Id. I am in your debt for this and will always be grateful for your service", 1500 John F Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1825 Philadelphia, PA 19102. The contractor must provide proof of liability insurance covering personal injury in an amount not less than S50.000.00, and covering property damage caused by the work or the home improvement contractor in an amount not less than $50,000.00. . Check or add your phone numbers to the Pennsylvania Do Not Call Registry. Your professionalism and understanding that bad things sometimes happen to good people along with understanding relationships were key elements in convincing Judge Thomasine Tynes to dismiss my case. 564, 568 (E.D.Pa. We agree for the reasons that follow. N.C.Gen.Stat. . organizational structure (for instance, an individual has incorporated his or her business operation), the names under which the business operates, the principals and shareholders of the business. ." 201-2(4)(v) (deceptive marketing of goods, services or business); id. [3] Id. (3) A confession of judgment clause. pennsylvania cash consumer protection act pennsylvania cash consumer protection act (No Ratings Yet) . with 15 U.S.C. You need to enable JavaScript to run this app. The term home improvement also includes construction, replacement, installation or improvement of driveways, swimming pools, porches, garage roofs, HVAC and solar energy systems, security systems, flooring, patios, fences, gazebos, sheds, windows, awnings and waterproofing. . After registering, a home improvement contractor registration certificate will be issued to the contractor. 50-624(g); Ky.Rev.Stat. Serv. These questions highlight key areas of the law, however, are not a complete explanation of the statute and is not a legal opinion. The enforcement of this law falls under the jurisdiction of the Consumer Protection Bureau of the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office. Pennsylvania's Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act ("HICPA" or the "Act") was enacted to protect consumers from the unfair trade practices and fraudulent activities of home improvement contractors. If these individuals/businesses perform home improvements including, but not limited to, repairs, replacements, remodeling, installations, alterations, or improvements on private residences, these individuals/businesses are considered contractors under the law and must register and comply with the act. The Pennsylvania legislature in 1976 enacted a new, all-inclusive limitation of actions statute. The text of the clause is written in all capital letters and in 12 point boldface type; The parties assent to be bound by the clause as evidenced by a dated signature; The provision states whether the decision of the arbitration is binding or can be appealed; and. For a full discussion and comparison of state unfair competition statutes, see generally, Sibert, Enforcement of State Deceptive Trade Practice Statutes, 42 Tenn.L.Rev. 201-2(4)(viii). The essence of appellants' assertions were that the existence of the defects constituted a breach of the agreement of sale and that appellee falsely represented the quality of the premises and failed to disclose the existence of the defects. [9] The Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Laws of at least twenty-nine other states also apply to real estate transactions. See Zerpol Corp. v. DMP Corp., 561 F. Supp. 449, 257 S.E.2d 63 (1979); Sherrod v. Holzshuh, 274 Or. UpCounsel accepts only the top 5 percent of lawyers to its site. 1984), it was held that "[i]f a leasehold of real estate is covered by the Consumer Protection Law, there is no reason why guarantees given in connection with the sale of real estate should not also be covered." This registration requirement is critical because the information required to be included in an application for registration includes not only the name and home address or any individual applicant or the officers, managers and general partner of any partnership, corporation, limited liability company or limited partnership applicant, but also such additional information as drivers license number, Social Security number, and all prior business names and addresses of home improvement businesses operated by that individual, partner, officer, or manager. ; 52-584 ; 52-584a. The premises were previously owned by appellee. In fact, this state law also applies to construction done on swimming pools, porches, driveways, garages, patios, fences, and sheds. Our attorneys at Wolf, Baldwin & Associates are able to answer your questions regarding these matters. . See American Oil Co. v. Norkus, 358 Pa. 407, 57 A.2d 868 (1948) (common law tradename infringement). 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