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Feature Deposit refunds
If no substantial work is done 45 days after the contract's start date, Pennsylvania law gives the contractor 10 days to refund a certified-mail request.
60 Days, Last day to refund the $12000 deposit · +20.0% on the period
In the example, the refund falls due 60 days after the contract's start date
Worked example: days after a contract starting date of April 5, 2027, when the job never begins
Feature Right to cancel
Pennsylvania lets you cancel a home improvement contract within three business days of signing, and the contractor must refund you within ten business days.
Feature Deposit rules
Pennsylvania caps the deposit on a home improvement job over $5,000 at one-third of the price, $15,000 on a $45,000 job, plus designated special-order materials.
| Date | Trend | Category | Title | Summary |
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| Rules | A Pennsylvania contractor must refund a deposit within 10 days of a certified-mail request once a job is more than 45 days past its start date Feature | If no substantial work is done 45 days after the contract's start date, Pennsylvania law gives the contractor 10 days to refund a certified-mail request. | ||
| Rules | Pennsylvania lets you cancel a home improvement contract within three business days of signing and requires a refund within ten Feature | Pennsylvania lets you cancel a home improvement contract within three business days of signing, and the contractor must refund you within ten business days. | ||
| Rules | On a $45,000 remodel, Pennsylvania law caps the deposit at $15,000 plus any special-order materials the contract names Feature | Pennsylvania caps the deposit on a home improvement job over $5,000 at one-third of the price, $15,000 on a $45,000 job, plus designated special-order materials. |