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The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation posted a recent blog about buying and selling cars online when the listing agent isn’t the owner, e.g. when a brokerage takes a commission for selling someone else’s car. In “Online Car Buyers and Sellers Lemon Law”, …Continue Reading Online Car Buyers and Sellers Lemon Law
Black Friday is almost here! While looking through advertisements for the perfect deals, don’t forget the protections afforded to you as a consumer under Massachusetts Law. To help you prepare for this big shopping day, we’ve complied some important tips to keep in mind: Shopping …Continue Reading Shop Smart this Black Friday 2019!
Consumers in Massachusetts who purchase wheelchairs may face unfair and deceptive business practices. Fortunately, our Office administers a Wheelchair Arbitration program based on Customized Wheelchair Lemon Law (M.G.L. c. 93, § 107). The program provides you with the ability to settle disputes with the manufacturer …Continue Reading Customized Wheelchair Lemon Law Arbitration program Overview
Cutting the cord has become a common phrase for consumers switching from traditional cable providers to internet and streaming television options. Traditional cable packages can cost anywhere from $50 to over $200 per month, making cable one of the higher monthly utilities in your home. …Continue Reading Save On Your Cable TV Bill!
Halloween season with all its spooky and scary glory is right around the corner! Despite all the fun that arises on Halloween night, taking safety precautions for both adults and children is important for a stress-free experience! Our tips and tricks below are the …Continue Reading Trick or Treat Yourself to our Halloween Tips!
With the fall upon us and temperatures dropping, you may be deciding to purchase wood to heat up your home this season. The Division of Standards (DOS) regulates the sale of wood and there are some things you should know. Whether you’re buying cordwood or …Continue Reading Get Heated, Not Cheated this Fall!
When it comes to residential contracting, home improvement contractors and homeowners go hand in hand. You may know about Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration but there’s always more to learn! In the last blog of our five-part, “HIC-Easy as 1-2-3” blog series, we explore HIC …Continue Reading HIC—Easy As 1-2-3! Part 5: Contractors
Whether you’re a new homeowner or have been living in your dream house for decades, it is never too late to learn more about the Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) law and its programs. In part four of our “HIC-Easy as 1-2-3” blog, we …Continue Reading HIC—Easy As 1-2-3! Part 4: Homeowners
In parts one and two of our “HIC-Easy as 1-2-3!” blog series you learned about the Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) law and how to apply for the Arbitration program. Now we’ll cover the fund that may reimburse a homeowner with an unpaid final judgment against …Continue Reading HIC—Easy as 1-2-3! Part 3: Guaranty Fund
After the ink is dry on your home improvement contract and the job is underway, sometimes things don’t go as planned. Thankfully, the Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) law Arbitration program allows homeowners and registered contractors the opportunity to seek a resolution should a dispute arise. …Continue Reading HIC—Easy as 1-2-3! Part 2: Arbitration
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