Home improvement fraud is one of the most wide spead types of consumer fraud in New Jersey.  There are extensive regulations with which contractors are forced to comply as contained in the administrative code.

Home contractors are also required to register with consumer affairs.

The following are the most important restrictions for home contractors:

They cannot demand final payment before the job is done.

They must have a stop and start date on each contract

They must have a written contract.

They must have all change orders in writing.

They cannot disparage competition.

They must give written notice with any reasons for going past the end date contained on the contract.