Homeowner Protection

When a contractor fails to perform, the impact is immediate—unfinished work, unsafe conditions, and financial loss. Louisiana law provides specific remedies to address these situations.

I represent homeowners across St. Tammany Parish, Orleans Parish, and Jefferson Parish in claims involving defective construction, fraud, and contractor misconduct.

Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices Act (LUTPA)

The Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices Act (LUTPA) prohibits deceptive or unfair conduct in business transactions.

This includes:

• Misrepresentation of services or qualifications
• Deceptive sales practices
• Unfair or unethical conduct during a project
  
  

In certain cases, if the contractor continues deceptive conduct after notice, the court may award three times actual damages, along with attorney fees and costs.

Contractor Fraud Claims

When a contractor takes payment and fails to perform, the law provides both civil and potential criminal remedies.

Fraud may be inferred where a contractor:

• Fails to begin work within a reasonable time (often 45 days)
• Uses deception to obtain the contract
• Lacks the required license for the work
  
  

In these cases, recovery may include full restitution, including the cost to repair defective work and complete the project.

Unlicensed Contractor Violations (2026 Update)

Louisiana law imposes strict requirements on contractor licensing.

For example:

• Roofing projects over $7,500 require proper state licensing
• Unlicensed contractors may face fines or criminal penalties
• In some cases, they may be barred from recovering payment and required to return funds
  
  

I evaluate whether licensing violations apply and how they impact your legal position.

Breach of Contract and Dissolution

Where work is incomplete, delayed, or defective, homeowners have the right to pursue claims under the Civil Code.

This may include:

• Cancellation of the contract
• Recovery of repair costs
• Damages for financial loss caused by nonperformance
  
  

The goal is to allow you to move forward with the project and recover what was lost.

Contact

If you are dealing with a contractor issue or defective construction, you can contact my office to discuss your options.

Past results are not a guarantee of future success. Results may vary.