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* The other <span class="noglossary">party</span> is not allowed to mislead you to convince you to hire them. For example, a plumber isn’t allowed to say that your shower needs replacing when it only needs a new washer. | * The other <span class="noglossary">party</span> is not allowed to mislead you to convince you to hire them. For example, a plumber isn’t allowed to say that your shower needs replacing when it only needs a new washer. | ||
* The other <span class="noglossary">party</span> is not allowed to act unfairly towards you or knowingly take advantage of you. For example, a contractor who knows that you just bought your first home and are financially stretched can’t press you to do a luxury kitchen renovation that they know you can’t afford. | * The other <span class="noglossary">party</span> is not allowed to act unfairly towards you or knowingly take advantage of you. For example, a contractor who knows that you just bought your first home and are financially stretched can’t press you to do a luxury kitchen renovation that they know you can’t afford. | ||
* With some service contracts, you can change your mind during a | * With some service contracts, you can change your mind during a "'''cooling-off period'''". For example, if you hired a house painter after they came to your door to seek your business, you have 10 days after you receive a copy of the contract to cancel it. | ||
In addition, the law says that when you contract with someone to perform a service, the person you hire must: | In addition, the law says that when you contract with someone to perform a service, the person you hire must: | ||