Every once in a while people reach out to attorneys because they’ve been scammed by a fraudulent company. In this article we intend to cover the roofing industry, where “fly-by-night” companies get started with the intent to deceive their customers and take their money with little or no service provided.
Things to Look For With Roofers
When it comes to the roofing industry, there are plenty of reliable roofers around. The some of the best ways to determine if your roofing company is going to be reliable are as follows:
- Check to make sure they have a license.
- Check to make sure that they are insured.
- Find out how long they’ve been in business.
- Take a look at their negative reviews, not just the positive. These days, companies can buy positive reviews on the internet to deceive potential customers. See what the negative reviews say and look out for common occurrences (e.g. most negative reviews state that they didn’t deliver).
- Check to see if they actually belong to any of the associations listed on their website.
The above research could mean the difference between getting a quality roofing job, and a potential lawsuit.
Handling Scams and Legal Action
When a person finds out that they’ve been scammed out of money, the first thing they think to do is to call a lawyer. It’s important that you have everything well documented when you reach out to your attorney about the deceit that’s taken place. In some cases, a well-documented issue, such as with a news story, can go a long way. Don’t neglect any evidence that may help you in your case.
Ideally you’ll have something in writing on what has occurred. A signed contract with details on what was to be delivered may help you in your case. However, it’s important to remember that you need to speak with an attorney to get advice on what they can do for you. Reading articles on the web (like this one) doesn’t substitute real legal advice.
So get in touch with your attorney as soon as you can to see if they can help you with roofing scammers. These matters can sometimes be time-sensitive, so it’s important not to wait. And if you find an opportunity to expose deceitful business practices, make sure to take it. You’ll be doing everyone a favor by making it known who is stealing from people, and who is legit, in the roofing industry.
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