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August 1, 2013

Why contractors should care about the Consumer Protection Act

  • A builder who does construction work in Washington without an adequate written contract is asking for trouble.
  • By SETH MILLSTEIN
    Pillar Law PLLC

    Millstein

    Washington's Consumer Protection Act contains a clear purpose: It is intended to counter “restraints of trade, unfair competition and unfair, deceptive, and fraudulent acts or practices in order to protect the public and foster fair and honest competition.”


     
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