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New England is known for its changing seasons which bring both beautiful foliage and weather destruction. In any corner of the world a natural disaster, severe weather event, or emergency can strike at any time, that’s why it’s imperative for consumers to be prepared—especially during …Continue Reading Hurricane Preparedness 2021
The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting a lot colder. As New Englanders we are beginning to switch the items in our wardrobes from light weight tee-shirts to heavy cardigans. This fall your closet should not be the only room in the …Continue Reading Winter is Coming, Are You Ready?
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
If you are a home improvement contractor or homeowner in Massachusetts, we’ve got you covered with our introductory guide to understanding the Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) programs – from both perspectives, the homeowner’s and contractor’s. This introduction to HIC programs is the first of our …Continue Reading HIC— Easy as 1-2-3! Introduction
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