Window sellers need to be transparent in their marketing. Roofers need to stay on top of the law. And home siding installers shouldn’t sidle up to consumers with inappropriately high-pressure sales pitches. That’s the gist of a letter sent Tuesday by the Washington Attorney General’s Office to more than 30 home remodelers around the state.

The letter is a general notice to educate businesses about unlawful practices, and doesn’t necessarily mean that recipients are breaking the law. However, our office is investigating several remodelers and recently reached a settlement with Seattle-based Evans Glass.

“If your business boasts bogus discounts, pressures consumers to buy immediately or exaggerates endorsements, stop now – or hire an attorney because you’ll probably be hearing from us in short order,” Assistant Attorney General Jack Zurlini warned. See today's news release for more detail.

Feel free to comment here, but any specific complaints need to be filed with our Consumer Resource Center.

Posted by Kristin Alexander All Consuming Blog Moderator at 10/14/2009 04:22:20 PM |