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2021 Tennessee Code
Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades
Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting
Part 6 - Residential Roofing Services
§ 62-6-602. Cancellation of Contract if Claim or Contract Not Covered Loss Under Insurance Policy

Universal Citation: TN Code § 62-6-602 (2021)
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  1. If a person enters into a contract and the person has received written notice from the person's insurer that all or any part of the claim or contract is not a covered loss under an insurance policy, then the person may cancel the contract as provided in subsection (b).

  2. To cancel a contract, a person shall:

    1. Provide a written notice of cancellation to the residential roofing services provider prior to midnight on the third business day after receipt of a written notice of no or partial coverage from the insurer; and

    2. Mail or deliver the written notice of cancellation to the residential roofing services provider at the business address, facsimile number, or electronic mail address provided by the residential roofing services provider pursuant to § 62-6-603.

  3. A written notice of cancellation:

    1. Need not contain particular language provided that it is signed and dated by the person and indicates, by any form of written expression, the intent of the person not to be bound by the contract; and

    2. Shall be effective upon receipt by the residential roofing services provider. However, if the person:

      1. Mails the written notice of cancellation, postage prepaid and properly addressed to the residential roofing services provider, then the cancellation is effective upon the date of the postmark; or

      2. Delivers the written notice through electronic transmission properly addressed to the facsimile number or electronic mail address of the residential roofing services provider, then the cancellation is effective upon the time the person transmits the notice.
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