Since 2019, roofing contractors in Florida have been subject to a litany of new regulations, including restrictions on advertising methods and certain disclosure requirements in their contracts. On May 2, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed HB 939, which becomes law on July 1, 2024. The new statute imposes new disclosure requirements on roofing contractors and gives homeowners new contract cancellation rights. Roofing contractors in Florida need to evaluate their contracts and contact their attorneys to ensure they comply with the new requirements.
Breaking Down HB 939
House Bill 939 makes multiple changes to 489.147, Florida Statutes, specifically:
Adding a specific definition for “residential property owner;”
Adding a cancellation period extending to the earlier of the start of work or 10 days following contract execution;
Adding a new disclosure that must be in the contract; and
Adding a requirement that cancellations must be in writing.
These are on top of the requirements for roofing contractors imposed in the last few years, which we will also briefly circle back to at the end of this article. But first, let’s look at the new statute, what and who it applies to, and how it affects roofing contractors. Here’s what’s in this article:
Who is a residential property owner under the statute
What is the new cancellation period
How to declared states of emergency affect the application of the statute
How long does the cancellation period last
What new disclosures are required for roofing contracts
How can a residential property owner cancel the contract
Context for the new statute and penalties for failing to comply
An up to date list of statutory requirements for roofing contracts in Florida
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