Establishes the home improvement fraud prevention act relating to the responsibilities of home improvement contractors and requiring home improvement contractors to register with the secretary of state.
Establishes the home improvement fraud prevention act relating to the responsibilities of home improvement contractors and requiring home improvement contractors to register with the secretary of state.
Enacts the "Home Equity Fraud Act" to control improper activities by home improvement contractors and finance companies; prohibits mortgage brokers or agents from acting as home improvement contractors; provides additional protections for mortgagors and homeowners.
Enacts the "Home Equity Fraud Act" to control improper activities by home improvement contractors and finance companies; prohibits mortgage brokers or agents from acting as home improvement contractors; provides additional protections for mortgagors and homeowners.
Enhances protections for homeowners who have paid contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers for home improvements; enhances penalties, civil and criminal for violations of the consumer protection provisions of the Home Improvement Contracts article of the general business law; authorizes the attorney general to prosecute crimes under that article.
Permits certain home repairs to be financed in conjunction with accessibility improvements through the access to home program.
Permits certain home repairs to be financed in conjunction with accessibility improvements through the access to home program.
Requires a surety bond for contractors and subcontractors where no public fund has been established for the financing of a public improvement.
Requires a surety bond for contractors and subcontractors where no public fund has been established for the financing of a public improvement.
Establishes a program of health care quality innovation and improvement through home care.