Section 3. (a) Any party may bring an action to enforce any provision of this chapter, or to seek damages subject to the provisions of this chapter, in the superior court, the district court, or the small claims division of the district court.
(b) In the alternative, an owner may request that a dispute resulting from and relating to residential contracting be decided under the terms of a private arbitration program approved by the director.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title XX - Public Safety and Good Order
Chapter 142a - Regulation of Home Improvement Contractors
Section 2 - Residential Contracting Agreements; Requirements
Section 3 - Civil Actions; Private Arbitration Program
Section 4 - Arbitration; Appeals
Section 5 - Residential Contractor's Guaranty Fund; Regulations
Section 6 - Operation of Fund; Deposits; Interest; Use of Funds
Section 7 - Claims Against Fund; Award Limitations
Section 9 - Registration of Contractors or Subcontractors
Section 10 - Registration Applications; Required Information
Section 11 - Registration Fees
Section 12 - Denial of Registration Applications; Grounds; Requests for Reconsideration
Section 13 - Registration Records; Building Permits, Contracts and Advertisements
Section 14 - Exemption From Registration
Section 15 - Suspension or Revocation of Certificate of Registration
Section 16 - Promulgation of Rules and Regulations by Director
Section 17 - Contractors or Subcontractors; Prohibited Acts; Violations
Section 18 - Administrative Penalties for Violations of Chapter Provisions
Section 19 - Fines and Imprisonment
Section 20 - Continuing Violations; Injunctions; Restitution