Keep me logged in until I sign out. If you suspect that a contractor is breaking the law, get in touch with your state attorney general's office or local department of consumer affairs. Some state laws specifically target dishonest contractors.
Localities also can impose tough laws against unscrupulous contractors.
A local law in Putnam County, New York, provides such punishments as suspension or revocation of the contractor's license, both criminal and civil penalties, and punitive damages against the contractor. For information about legal protections and enforcement options in your state, contact your state or local consumer protection agency, or the consumer fraud division of the local prosecutor's office. This is a free service.