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Expansion of the New Jersey Consumer Protection Act

In 2009, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in the case Czar, Inc. v. Heath that any business involved in home building and improvement is subject to the provisions outlined in the New Jersey Consumer Protection Act of 2004. Previously, contractors who performed services on the interior of new homes were not included within the reaches of the act.

No one deserves to be manipulated or cheated out of a service they have purchased from a provider. The experienced New Jersey consumer fraud attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. can help you if you have been a victim in a consumer fraud case. To schedule a free initial consultation, contact us today at 1-800-346-5529.

Understanding the CPA

In the case, the Heaths hired Czar, Inc as a subcontractor, but were disappointed with the results of the company’s work. Therefore, the homeowners refused to pay $80,000 of the subcontractor’s bill. Czar, Inc. sued, but the Heaths counteracted the movement by claiming a violation of the Consumer Protection Act. Czar, Inc. attempted to dismiss the claim by stating that, since they were involved in constructing a new residence, they were specifically excluded from the provisions of the Act. However, after further review, the court noted that the contractor was not properly registered as a new home builder and therefore was not subject to a specific provision of the Consumer Protection Act.

The court then ruled that any homeowner who served as his or her own contractor for the interior of the home could bring claims against the subcontracting company hired to work on the interior finishing work under the Consumer Protection Act.

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If you have experienced consumer fraud, the New Jersey consumer fraud lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. will fight to protect your legal rights. Contact us at 1-800-346-5529 to learn more about how we can help you.