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consumer protection Choosing and working with a contractor/professional/subcontractor can be a great experience if all goes well; In Ontario, almost anyone can call themselves a "contractor" except for the mandatory trades like a plumber, electrician, engineer etc. that need to be licenced, so it is "buyer beware" in regards to hiring any contractor. A new home builder needs to be registered under Ontario legislation. Several websites state they "prequalify"their contractors-but don't be fooled ! They "prequalify" contractors by asking no more than several questions e.g. about the companies insurance (which has nothing to do with ability or integrity). Having liability insurance or WSIB insurance does not make you a good contractor or credible one either. Background checking, references (what OntarioContractors.com's directory provides!) and a contract in writing will help your job go smoothly along with the following excellent resources: Consumer information and protection: http://www.cbs.gov.on.ca/mcbs/english/consumer_info.htm-Gov't of Ontario help for Consumer's http://www.hiringacontractor.com/En/default.asp - Canadian Home Builder' Association instructions Generic Contract Example-PDF - a contract used for typical renovations/jobs etc-ask your contractor to provide one; More formal ones may be drawn up by lawyers. List of Tips on hiring and working with a contractor Better Business Bureau (BBB) _________________________________________ 1) ***File a Complaint:*** Any problems whatsoever with a member or non-member file a complaint by visiting: http://www.bbb.org/complaint.asp (File a Complaint with the Ministry of Government Services of Ontario :***Important: Need to contact business in question first, to try and resolve issues) __________________________________________ 2) ***Check the Legitimacy of a Business Member or Non-Member:*** To check out if a company has any complaints please visit: http://search.bbb.org/search.html *Note Well* We do not have every company listed in the above search. BBB Reliability Reports (SouthWestern & Central Ontario)- http://www.bbbmwo.ca/search.html Other BBB Reliability Reports -http://lookup.bbb.org/ _________________________________________ 3) ***Contact Your Local BBB:***** In order to locate your local BBB please visit http://lookup.bbb.org __________________________________________ 4) ***Find out the Status of your Complaint:*** Please contact the local BBB in the area where the company you filed your compliant against is based. http://lookup.bbb.org __________________________________________ 5) ***Wish to Tell Us About a Scam You Found?*** Please report it to your local BBB http://lookup.bbb.org __________________________________________ (Companies)Wish to Apply For A Seal? - Reliability Seal: https://www.bbbonline.org/reliability/apply.asp - Privacy Seal: https://www.bbbonline.org/privacy/apply.asp - Local Membership: http://lookup.bbb.org				About   Who We Are   Search Contractors   How to post a tender   How to quote on a tender   Advertising Opportunities   Planning / Costs   Build a home & stay married   Special Deals   Renovation & Building Costs   Return On Investment   Construction Check List   Other Consumer Resources   Consumer Protection   Calculation Tools   Build-a-home Calculator   Home Building Template   Post your Job   Submit Your Tender   Quick Quote   Business Directory   Search Directory   Registration   Email Lists/Quick Quote   Other Contractor Resources   Update/Change Listing   Forgot my Password   Problem Registering ?   Quoting / Tendering   Registration   Search Tenders   Submit Your Tender

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