is it required to provide the customer with a written 3 day right to cancel on the home improvement contract in florida?
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May 20, 2020
Yes. This requirement can be found in Fla. Stat. §520.72.
Under this statute, every home improvement finance seller or home improvement seller shall furnish to the buyer a notice of the right to rescind the contract. Either party to a home improvement contract may cancel the contract by the exercise of the right to rescind until midnight of the third business day following the execution of the contract by giving notice to the other party by certified mail or registered mail. The party invoking this section is not liable to the other for any damages incurred by the cancellation under this section.
These requirements apply to "home improvement contracts," which are defined as a written agreement for the performance of a home improvement and includes all labor, materials, and services to be furnished when all or part of the contract price is paid in installments over a period of time greater than 90 days.
Along with this requirement, there are a few other things that must be contained in a Florida home improvement contract; such as a Construction Recovery Fund and mechanics lien notices. Those requirements can be found here.
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May 20, 2020
Home improvement contracts are governed by Florida Statutes Chapter 520.60-520.98. I do not believe that there is any requirement to provide a 3 day right of rescission.