Consumer Law at Your Fingertips

Home Improvement

Home Improvement Transactions

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) regulates unfair and deceptive business practices. DATCP has adopted rules to protect consumers in home improvement transactions. The rules address the following and more:

• Deceptive sales tactics
• Contract and disclosure requirements
• 3-day “cooling off” period
• Failure to complete work
• Contract cancellation and refunds
• Warranties
• Lien waivers
• Consumer remedies

Rule violators may be prosecuted, and there is a private remedy for consumers. For more information, see Home Improvement Transactions details.