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90_SB0356eng
New Act
815 ILCS 505/2Z from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 262Z
Creates the Home Repair and Remodeling Registration Act.
Provides for the registration of home repair and remodeling
businesses. Provides that insurance is required prior to the
issuance of a certificate of registration. Provides that
these businesses shall furnish to the customer, in writing,
the charge for making an estimate and a written contract or
work order stating the total cost. Provides that these
businesses shall notify the customer and obtain prior written
approval for charges in excess of the amount specified in the
contract. Provides that all work performed by one of these
businesses shall be recorded on a sworn statement. Prohibits
certain acts. Provides for enforcement by the Attorney
General or State's Attorney, penalties, and private rights of
action. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business
Practices Act to provide that any person who knowingly
violates the Home Repair and Remodeling Registration Act
commits an unlawful practice. Effective January 1, 1998.
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1 AN ACT concerning home repair and remodeling.
2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3 represented in the General Assembly:
4 Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the
5 Home Repair and Remodeling Registration Act.