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Home Improvement Contractor Registration and Renewal
Information and resources on registering as a home improvement contractor. All contractors, partnerships, and corporations that solicit, bid on, or perform residential contracting as a contractor or subcontractor on an existing one to four unit owner occupied residential property in Massachusetts must be registered as a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC).
Division of Standards
The Division of Standards enforces accuracy requirements and other standards relating to weighing and measuring devices and their use in the sale of food, fuels and other products. DOS regulates the sale of gasoline and sets standards for lubricating oils and antifreeze, including the inspection of all fuel dispensing equipment for required markings pertaining to grade and brand. The Division ...
Division of Banks
The DOB supervises nearly 140 state-chartered banks and credit unions and over 14,500 non-depository licensees doing business in Massachusetts. The supervision of these entities allow us to implement and enforce consumer protection laws while providing consumers the information needed to make informed financial decisions.
Consumer Rights and Resources
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Renting in Massachusetts
Renting is a great alternative to owning your own home. But renters and landlords have certain obligations. Learn about the rights and responsibilities of both parties, as well as the renting process in Massachusetts in the links below.
Lemon Laws
The Lemon Laws protect you if you buy a vehicle in Massachusetts that has serious defects. ... Official websites use .mass.gov. A .mass.gov website belongs to an official government organization in Massachusetts. Secure websites use HTTPS certificate. A lock icon ... search in Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation; search in ...