Illinois protects consumers under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act (815 ILCS 505) and the Home Repair and Remodeling Act, both of which frequently apply to residential solar.
Cooling-Off Period Illinois provides a 3-business-day cooling-off period on home-solicited sales. Sellers must supply the notice in the buyer's primary language when known.
Consumer Fraud Act The Act allows rescission, actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees for deceptive solar sales. Misrepresentations about savings, tax credits, or affiliation with utility companies are common grounds.
Home Repair Act Solar installations may also fall under the Home Repair and Remodeling Act, which imposes additional disclosure and contract-format requirements.
Complaint Resources The Illinois Attorney General's Consumer Fraud Bureau accepts solar complaints.
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