EDITOR'S NOTES | Issue 6-17

As contractor fraud has increased in the residential market, many states have stepped up to help protect homeowners from these not-so-honorable builders and handymen. The problem is particularly prevalent in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. In addition to state and municipal licensing requirements, states are establishing laws, call-in hotlines and websites that specifically protect homeowners from remodeling ... Log in to view the full text.