What Are the Penalties for Non-Compliance with HICPA?
Penalties for non-compliance with HICPA may include, inter alia: A) All home improvement contracts which do not comply with HICPA are voidable at the option of the owner; B) Criminal prosecutions for home improvement fraud as a misdemeanor or third degree felony for first offenses; C) Civil penalties under the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (P.L. 1224, No. 387, December 17, 1968) such as attorneys fees and/or treble damages; and/or D)Revocation by the court of your contractor certificate and registration from the Bureau for a period of five years.
