Maryland Home Improvement Commission Resource Hub

Maryland's Guide to MHIC
Complaints, Guaranty Fund,
& Contractor Litigation

This hub offers homeowners and contractors information on upcoming issues and how to address them. Already inside the 30-day window? Start strategizing.

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MHIC Complaints:
What Homeowners Need to Know

What is MHIC?

The Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) licenses and regulates home improvement contractors and salespersons. It covers work involving altering, remodeling, repair, or replacement of a building (or part of a building) used as a residence.

Official MHIC info

Regulates

Contractors & salespersons

Investigates

Homeowner complaints

Enforces

Home improvement laws

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What we do in a review

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Contract review for missing disclosures, lien language, and unfair payment terms.
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Advice on title, ownership structure, and probate avoidance strategies.
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Representation for homeowner claims with Maryland regulators and in court if necessary.

How the MHIC Complaint Process Works in Maryland

MHIC Process Strategy

Should you file an MHIC complaint at all?

Six questions. Ninety seconds. A clear-eyed read on whether this is the right forum for your situation.

Quick Facts

Are you actually eligible to recover from the Fund?

The Fund is a homeowner remedy. The eligibility test is narrower than most people realize.

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The questions clients actually call us with.

Pulled directly from the intake calls and emails our office answers every week. If you do not see your question, send it through the consult form and we will add it.