Contractors and Repair Shops in South Dakota
Licensing, written contracts, deposits and estimates for home improvement contractors and auto repair shops in South Dakota.
Short answer: A person who signs a written storm-damage repair contract for residential roofing may cancel it within 72 hours after signing, or within 72 hours after being told the property insurer has denied the claim in whole or part, subject to paying a documented restocking fee and the cost of… S.D. Codified Laws §§ 37-24-49 to 37-24-51; Division of Consumer Protection, Fast Facts: Construction & Home Improvement
| Home improvement contractors | A person who signs a written storm-damage repair contract for residential roofing may cancel it within 72 hours after signing, or within 72 hours after being told the property insurer has denied the claim in whole or part, subject to paying a documented restocking fee and the cost of emergency repairs already done; the contractor must provide a written cancellation notice and form. Residential roofing contractors may not advertise or promise to pay or rebate an insurance deductible; a contract made in violation is void. The Division of Consumer Protection advises getting several written estimates and a written contract, checking insurance and licensing, limiting down payments, and tying payments to completed work. AG guidance: https://consumer.sd.gov/fastfacts/construction.aspx ; no statewide home improvement contractor license law was reviewed. |
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Where to get help in South Dakota
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FAQ
What are the rules for home improvement contractors in South Dakota?
A person who signs a written storm-damage repair contract for residential roofing may cancel it within 72 hours after signing, or within 72 hours after being told the property insurer has denied the claim in whole or part, subject to paying a documented restocking fee and the cost of emergency repairs already done; the contractor must provide a written cancellation notice and form. Residential roofing contractors may not advertise or promise to pay or rebate an insurance deductible; a contract made in violation is void. The Division of Consumer Protection advises getting several written estimates and a written contract, checking insurance and licensing, limiting down payments, and tying payments to completed work.
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.