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Pennsylvania Appellate Court Has Provided Some Clarity to the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act

On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in General on Oct 5, 2012.

On July 1, 2009, the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consume Protection Act (HICPA), 73 P.S. §§ 517.1 et seq., became effective. HICPA is a consumer protection statute that regulates and governs home improvement contractors and their contracts with homeowners. HICPA provides, inter alia, that “[n]o home improvement contract shall be valid or enforceable against an owner unless it . . . [i]s in writing and legible.” 73 P.S. § 517.7(a)(1).

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LET US KNOW HOW WE ARE DOING: WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU

On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in General on Aug 31, 2012.

We here at Kaplin Stewart are excited about our new blog. But we also think it is important to stop, take the time to inquire if we can make it better, and listen to the answers. In this regard, we would love to hear from you. Please let us know how we are doing. Comments, questions, or suggestions are all welcome. We look forward to getting your thoughts!

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Are Additions Covered By The Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act?

On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in General on Aug 13, 2012.

On July 1, 2009, the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA) went into effect in Pennsylvania. HICPA is intended to protect homeowners who hire contractors for home improvement projects.

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NOT SO FAST; ECONOMIC WASTE IN PENNSYLVANIA

On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in General on Jun 11, 2012.

Television has glamorized contractor criticism of late. Often times, a rip-out and rebuild is recommended when it is unnecessary. This type of sensationalism makes for good TV, but the suggestion that a home with a construction defect be completely ripped apart, requiring complete re-construction, is often not a smart move legally.

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pennsylvaniaconstructionlawyer.com – The Start of Something New

On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in General on May 2, 2012.

At Kaplin Stewart, our emphasis is on solving problems.  We pride ourselves on offering our clients sound legal advice.  Even more than that, however, we offer them practical solutions and value for their dollars.  Whether you are in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or beyond, we understand your problems because we are business people ourselves. This statement on our website is more than a motto, it is part of our culture.

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