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 Architects State
Board of Architects Phone
(410) 230-6322
From http://www.dllr.state.md.us
choose “Occupational and Professional Electronic
Licensing” to access The State
Board of Architects information. Comments:
The
State
Board of Architects
may issue a reprimand, suspend or revoke a license or permit, and/or
impose a fine. Complaints
must be filed on a complaint form that can be obtained by calling the
Board. The State Board of Architects will disclose current complaints and complaint history to consumers who call to inquire about architects or firms. Home
Improvement Contractors Maryland
Home Improvement Commission
Toll free 1-888-218-5925
From http://www.dllr.state.md.us
choose “Occupational and Professional Electronic
Licensing” to access Maryland Home Improvement Commission.
Comments:
The Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) will accept complaints
against contractors, subcontractors, and salespersons. When submitting
your complaint, be sure to include a copy of your sales contract, your
cancelled check and other relevant information. Complaints can be
accepted up to three years after completion of work, but criminal
charges may only be filed within one year. If
the MHIC investigation finds home improvement law violations, it may
file regulatory or criminal charges against the guilty party.
MHIC makes no monetary awards for homeowners in the complaint process,
but if a licensed contractor was used, the homeowner may be compensated
for actual losses through the Guaranty Fund claim process.
The MHIC will also check the records of contractors, subcontractors and salespersons in the home improvement industry. The MHIC will inform consumers whether or not contractors are currently licensed, whether complaints have been filed against a contractor and the number and nature of complaints recorded. Make sure any contractor you use has a license (If licensed, the contractor will have a MHIC number).
Howard
Phone:
(410)
313-6420
Attn:
New Complaint Department Phone: (240) 777-3636
Comments: Both Howard and Montgomery County have Consumer Affairs Divisions which accept and try to resolve complaints from county residents or from any consumers who have complaints about businesses in their jurisdictions. They will provide information about local businesses.
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