Remodeling: Legal Issues http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/management/legal/legal-issues/legal-issues.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1765816<url /><link /></image><description>The Information Source for the Home Building Industry</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate /><webMaster /><item><title>ByLaw: Lead-Safe Laws Grow More Burdensome ... Againhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/legal-issues/bylaw-lead-paint-laws-grow-more-burdensome--again.aspx?rssLink=ByLaw%3a+Lead+Paint+Laws+Grow+More+Burdensome+...+AgainBeginning April 2010, it looks like the EPA is going to increase the burdens placed on contractors dealing with lead paint.Home Equity, Foreclosures, and Remodeling Loans: A Statistical Glimpsehttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/finance/october-2009-figure-this.aspx?rssLink=October+2009+Figure+ThisHome equity, foreclosures, and remodeling loans: a statistical counterpoint to MarketWatch article, "In Foreclosures, An Opening."Angie's List Calls for Uniformity, Enforcement, Consumer Protection in Contractor Licensinghttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/angies-list-calls-for-licensing-overhaul.aspx?rssLink=Angie's+List+Calls+for+Contractor+Licensing+OverhaulFounder Angie Hicks calls on state lawmakers to enact uniform licensing laws.ByLaw: Are Cash Discounts Illegal?http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/legal-issues/bylaw-are-cash-discounts-illegal.aspx?rssLink=ByLaw%3a+Are+Cash+Discounts+Illegal%3fBe aware that semantics are important when it comes to offering a discount for clients who pay in cash.Government Rebates Will Soon be Available for Applianceshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-policy/state-energy-star-rebate-programs.aspx?rssLink=State+Energy+Star+Rebate+ProgramsThe DOE has reported that $300 million is available to states to be used as consumer rebates for Energy Star appliances.New Tax Deductions and Credits Proposed for Green Productshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-products/new-bill-proposes-green-products-tax-credits.aspx?rssLink=Proposed+HIRE+Act+--+Green+Products+Tax+CreditsThe proposed law would grant tax deductions up to $4,000 to homeowners installing green cabinetry and other building products. Dealers could benefit, too.Hallowell International Applies for Waivers to Become Tax Credit Eligiblehttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-policy/hallowells-acadia-left-out-of-stimulus-package.aspx?rssLink=Hallowell's+Acadia+Left+Out+of+Stimulus+PackageAcadia manufacturer says highly efficient technologies were overlooked by the stimulus package.Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor Law Now in Effecthttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/legal-issues/pa-contractor-law.aspx?rssLink=PA+Home+Improvement+Contractor+LawContractors must register with the state under new Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act.The Recovery Act and Its Potential Legal Pitfalls for Remodelershttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-policy/legal-pitfalls.aspx?rssLink=Legal+PitfallsSince the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 went into effect, exactly what can and can’t home improvement contractors legally do when advertising and using tax credit information?Documenting the ARRA Tax Credithttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-policy/taking-credit.aspx?rssLink=Taking+CreditBy educating yourself about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act tax credits, you will be able to help your customers with documentation.Affordable Legal Serviceshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/legal-issues/legal-deal.aspx?rssLink=Legal+DealIf you're looking for a way to contain legal cost, consider a legal expense plan.ByLaw: Pennsylvania Contractor Lawhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/legal-issues/bylaw-regulations-increase.aspx?rssLink=ByLaw%3a+Pennsylvania%e2%80%99s+new+law+may+be+a+sign+of+things+to+comePennsylvania’s new contractor-based laws may be a sign of things to come for other states.Protect Your Company Against Construction Fraudhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/slippage/ferreting-out-fraud.aspx?rssLink=Ferreting+Out+FraudConstruction fraud has worsened in the troubled economy. Here's what you can do to protect your company.Minnesota Law Cracks Down on 'Misclassified' Workershttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/legal-issues/bylaw-independent-contractor.aspx?rssLink=ByLaw%3a+Independent+Contractor%3fNew Minnesota law scrutinizes construction industry employer-independent contractor relationships.Four Better Years of Construction Education?http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/education/four-better-years-of-construction-education.aspx?rssLink=Market+Watch+New+Education+SecretaryRemodeling industry is hopeful that new administration and education secretary will reboot flagging efforts to revitalize vocational education programs.Obtaining a 'Doing Business As' Filinghttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/owner-issues/doing-business-as.aspx?rssLink=Doing+Business+AsWhat exactly is a DBA filing and why would you want one for your company?'Free Gift' Sales Method May Be Costlyhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/legal-issues/bylaw-act-now.aspx?rssLink=ByLaw%3a+Act+NowBe wary when using the "free-gift" sales methodology and be aware that state laws about free gifts vary.Tips for Independent Architectural Designers for Avoiding Liabilityhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/design/the-independent-designers-liability-dilemma.aspx?rssLink=Harrell3%3a+Design%2fBuild+LiabilityAn independent designer asks about his liability exposure, and a top design/build company provides strategies for minimizing risk.What EPA's Lead Rule Means to Remodelershttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/legislation/what-epas-lead-rule-means-to-remodelers.aspx?rssLink=Byrd3%3a+What+EPA's+Lead+Rule+Means+to+RemodelersAn overview of how EPA's rule on lead abatement will affect the remodeling industry.Including Clean Up Costs in the Project Budgethttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/job-costing/clean-up-costs.aspx?rssLink=Byrd2%3a+Including+Clean+Up+Costs+in+the+Project+BudgetIncluding Clean Up Costs in the Project Budget