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Failure of those engaged in residential contracting as defined in this chapter to comply with the terms of a written contract which contains the following minimum requirements:
- When work is to begin and the estimated completion date;
- A statement of the total cost of the contract and the amounts and schedule for progress payments including a specific statement on the amount of the down payment;
- A listing of specified materials and work to be performed, which is specifically requested by the consumer;
- A "plain-language" exculpatory clause concerning events beyond the control of the contractor and a statement explaining that delays caused by such events do not constitute abandonment and are not included in calculating time frames for payment or performance;
- A statement of assurance that the contractor will comply with all local requirements for building permits, inspections, and zoning;
- Disclosure of the cancellation rights of the parties;
- For contracts resulting from a door-to-door solicitation, a signed acknowledgment by the consumer that he has been provided with and read the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation statement of protection available to him through the Board for Contractors;
- Contractor's name, address, license number, expiration date, class of license, and classifications or specialty services; and
- Statement providing that any modification to the contract, which changes the cost, materials, work to be performed, or estimated completion date, must be in writing and signed by all parties.
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