As mentioned before the new PA Contractor Law implemented this year requires all contractors to register with the state before July 1st, over 40,000 contractors have done that , however 20,000 have still to register.

The second phase of the law requires all contractors to prepare new contract forms. This is because the law requires 17 different provisions be included (and 11 excluded!) in every contract. Contractors have never been too focused on long written contracts, this will be a big change for the industry as it becomes more formal in its paperwork. New provisions include start/completion dates, insurance coverage, lists of sub-contractors, three day rescission period for the homeowner, in other words no more contracts on paper napkins.

Another part of the law is the requirement for contractors to advertise their official registration number with the PA Attorney Generals registration program. This is the HIC# you will see on trucks, paperwork and advertisements.

So make sure your contractor has registered and is following the new rules.