Bill > HB692

This bill amends the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act in Pennsylvania to further define the term "owner" and to expand the definition of home improvement fraud. Specifically, the bill requires owners of private residences to maintain ownership and possession of the residence for one year following the completion of construction in order to qualify for an exemption from contractor registration. The bill also makes it a form of home improvement fraud to fail to register as a contractor and instead make improvements as an owner with the intent to sell the property to a new owner without ever residing in the home. The bill applies to contracts entered into on or after the effective date of 60 days.