Contractors and Repair Shops in Hawaii
Licensing, written contracts, deposits and estimates for home improvement contractors and auto repair shops in Hawaii.
Short answer: Licensed contractors doing home construction or improvement must, before or when the homeowner signs, explain verbally the lien rights of everyone working on the project and the homeowner's option to require bonding, and must provide a written contract signed by both parties before work… Haw. Rev. Stat. § 444-25.5
| Home improvement contractors | Licensed contractors doing home construction or improvement must, before or when the homeowner signs, explain verbally the lien rights of everyone working on the project and the homeowner's option to require bonding, and must provide a written contract signed by both parties before work begins. The contract must include these disclosures and notice of the contractor's right to try to resolve alleged construction defects before a lawsuit. Violations are unfair or deceptive practices. Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 444-25.5 |
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| Auto repair rules | Motor vehicle repair dealers must be licensed under Hawaii's Motor Vehicle Repair Industry law. All work, including warranty work, must be recorded on an invoice that separately lists service work and parts (and their subtotals and tax) and states clearly if crash, used, rebuilt or reconditioned parts were supplied; the customer gets a copy. Making untrue or misleading statements to induce a customer to authorize repairs, and subcontracting repairs without the customer's knowledge or consent, are grounds for discipline. |
Where to get help in Hawaii
- Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Office of Consumer Protection
- File a complaint or claim
More Hawaii consumer protection
- The Lemon Law in Hawaii
- Your Right to Cancel a Purchase in Hawaii
- Filing a Consumer Complaint in Hawaii
- All Hawaii consumer protection rules
FAQ
What are the rules for home improvement contractors in Hawaii?
Licensed contractors doing home construction or improvement must, before or when the homeowner signs, explain verbally the lien rights of everyone working on the project and the homeowner's option to require bonding, and must provide a written contract signed by both parties before work begins. The contract must include these disclosures and notice of the contractor's right to try to resolve alleged construction defects before a lawsuit. Violations are unfair or deceptive practices.
What are your rights with an auto repair shop in Hawaii?
Motor vehicle repair dealers must be licensed under Hawaii's Motor Vehicle Repair Industry law. All work, including warranty work, must be recorded on an invoice that separately lists service work and parts (and their subtotals and tax) and states clearly if crash, used, rebuilt or reconditioned parts were supplied; the customer gets a copy. Making untrue or misleading statements to induce a customer to authorize repairs, and subcontracting repairs without the customer's knowledge or consent, are grounds for discipline.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.