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NJ S2486
Provides exemption from 3-day cancellation provision of home improvement contract in case of bona fide emergency.
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Introduced
04/16/2018
04/16/2018
In Committee
04/16/2018
04/16/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 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 their right to cancel the contract by executing an emergency authorization form, which permits the contractor to immediately remedy the emergency. The bill also allows contractors to take preliminary steps to address a clear and immediate danger without obtaining the emergency authorization form. The bill defines "bona fide emergency" and requires the contractor to provide the consumer with a written estimate of the total costs and fees for the work. If the costs exceed the estimate, the contractor must obtain further written authorization from the consumer to perform any additional work.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 04/16/2018)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2500/2486_I1.HTM |
Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2500/2486_I1.PDF |
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