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NJ S1747

Provides exemption from 3-day cancellation provision of home improvement contract in case of bona fide emergency.


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Introduced
02/13/2020
In Committee
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides an exemption from the three-day cancellation provision of a home improvement contract in the case of a bona fide emergency. Under current law, a consumer may cancel a home improvement contract for any reason at any time before midnight of the third business day after the consumer receives a copy of the contract. This bill authorizes a consumer to waive his right to cancel a home improvement contract with a contractor to address a bona fide emergency by executing an emergency authorization form. To exercise this option, the contractor must furnish the consumer with an emergency authorization form and written estimate of the total costs and fees for the work and service provided. In cases where the costs exceed the estimate, the bill requires the contractor to obtain further written authorization to perform any additional work. The bill also specifies that a contractor may take preliminary steps necessary to remedy a clear and immediate danger without obtaining the emergency authorization form, and defines what constitutes a "bona fide emergency."

AI Summary

This bill provides an exemption from the three-day cancellation provision of a home improvement contract in the case of a bona fide emergency. It allows a consumer to waive the right to cancel the contract by executing an emergency authorization form, which enables the contractor to proceed immediately to remedy the emergency. The bill also allows contractors to take preliminary steps to address clear and immediate dangers without obtaining the emergency authorization form. The bill defines a "bona fide emergency" as a condition that renders the property uninhabitable or unusable, or causes harm or damage to the property, including issues with the heating, cooling, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, roof, or outer walls. The director is required to adopt regulations to implement the act.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 02/13/2020)

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