Homeowner Protection & Construction Law

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The Consumer Fraud Act, enacted in 1961 and amended in 1971, enables private legal action against "unconscionable commercial practices", including contractor misrepresentation, incompletion of work and construction defects. Specified remedies available to consumers include "treble damages, reasonable attorney fees and costs of suit." Mr. Engelhart has extensive trial experience with Consumer Fraud cases with successful outcomes for his clients.

Consumer Fraud

  • Unlawful sales
  • Misleading advertising practices

Construction Defects and LitigationHomeowner Construction

  • Code violations
  • Defective masonry work and foundations
  • Supportive structure collapse
  • Faulty wiring
  • Leaks
  • Water damage due to structural defects
  • Substandard/defective materials

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Located in Fairfield, New Jersey, Sommer & Engelhart, Attorneys at Law, practice throughout North Jersey, serving clients in the communities of Passaic, West Caldwell, Livingston, Short Hills, Roseland, Little Falls, Totowa, Verona, Montville, West Orange, Wayne, Cedar Grove, Caldwell, Pompton Plains, Boonton, Clifton, Bloomfield, Montclair, Nutley, Belleville, Essex County, Passaic County, Morris County, Bergen County and Hudson County.