Contractors and Repair Shops in Indiana
Licensing, written contracts, deposits and estimates for home improvement contractors and auto repair shops in Indiana.
Short answer: Under the Home Improvement Contracts Act, a real property improvement contract (to alter, repair or modify residential property) for more than $150 must be provided to the consumer in completed form before signing and must include required details, such as the supplier's name, address… Ind. Code §§ 24-5-11-3, 24-5-11-4, 24-5-11-10, 24-5-11-12, 24-5-11-14
| Home improvement contractors | Under the Home Improvement Contracts Act, a real property improvement contract (to alter, repair or modify residential property) for more than $150 must be provided to the consumer in completed form before signing and must include required details, such as the supplier's name, address and contact information and the people to whom problems can be directed. The supplier must give the consumer a fully signed and dated copy immediately after signing. Violations are deceptive acts actionable by the Attorney General or the consumer under the Deceptive Consumer Sales Act. |
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FAQ
What are the rules for home improvement contractors in Indiana?
Under the Home Improvement Contracts Act, a real property improvement contract (to alter, repair or modify residential property) for more than $150 must be provided to the consumer in completed form before signing and must include required details, such as the supplier's name, address and contact information and the people to whom problems can be directed. The supplier must give the consumer a fully signed and dated copy immediately after signing. Violations are deceptive acts actionable by the Attorney General or the consumer under the Deceptive Consumer Sales Act.
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