Although consumer protection has recently gained national spotlight, New York and New Jersey have long standing legislation and regulations in place designed to protect individuals from predatory and unscrupulous home improvement contractors, builders, and repair contractors. Tesser & Cohen has been at the forefront of this ever expanding practice and routinely lectures on the topic before other members of the bar and trade organizations.
In order to best represent its clients, Tesser & Cohen focuses on consumer protection laws only as they apply to the construction industry and construction projects. Our specialization allows us to protect our construction industry clients by assuring that their contracts and business practices fully comply with the law. It also provides us with the keen ability to fully prosecute owners’ claims that arise out of failed home improvement projects, “bait and switch” construction and repair contracts and contractors who work without the appropriate permits.
Tesser & Cohen’s services for home improvement contractors and residential homeowners include:
- Drafting residential construction contracts on behalf of the residential homeowner or Contractor.
- Counseling Contractors on applicable laws and regulations related to home improvements.
- Counseling residential homeowners on their rights related to home improvements and how best to protect their interests.
- Prosecuting claims against home improvement contractors, including Consumer Fraud Act violations and the Home Improvement Practices Act
- Defending claims against Contractors related to home improvement projects.