Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to a bill that proponents say will help protect homeowners from unscrupulous contractors. Senate Bill 101 bars contractors who fix roofs or do other exterior repairs from offering to pay a homeowners insurance deductible as an incentive to be hired. Contractors would also be barred from representing or negotiating on a homeowners behalf for insurance claims. Supporters say the legislation is particularly timely because of damage to Missouri homes from recent tornadoes, hailstorms and other disasters.
Missouri Approves Bill to Protect Consumers from Storm Chasers
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