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Senate bill would let homeowners cancel contracts after governor-declared disasters; lawmakers debate time limits
Summary
Sen. Walker presented SB 201 to limit predatory contracting after natural disasters, allowing homeowners in governor-declared emergency counties to cancel certain contracts; committee members debated the appropriate cancellation window and scope of the definition of "natural disaster."
Sen. Walker presented Senate Bill 201 to the House Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee as a response to scams and predatory contractors that follow natural disasters. The bill would add consumer protections under the Georgia Fair Business Practices Act for homeowners in counties where the governor has declared a state of emergency.
Under the proposal, a homeowner could cancel a contract with a contractor who "fails to substantially commence work," does not complete agreed services in a proper manner, or takes assignment of insurance benefits but does not perform.…
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