How many days do I have to reject a construction contract and demand a refund?
Answer – None, if you contract for commercial work. Three days, usually, for residential work, but the running of the three days may start on different dates. There are three different statutes that may apply – under the “Contractors’ Registration Act” a home improvement contract may be cancelled by a consumer for any reason at any time before midnight of the third business day after the consumer receives a copy of it. N.J.A.C. 13:45A 17.13; N.J.S.A. 56:8 151. The Door to Door Home Repair Sales Act provides that you must furnish to the home repair contractor a notice of intent to rescind the home repair contract by certified mail, return receipt requested, postmarked not later than 5 p.m. of the third business day following the day on which the home repair contract is executed. N.J.S.A. 17:16C 99. For purposes of these state laws, “business day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday. Under the Federal Trade Commission’s Cooling Off Rule, if you buy goods or services in
