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6,
2006
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of The Attorney General
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Zulima V. Farber, Attorney General
Division
of Consumer Affairs
- Kimberly Ricketts, Director
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Attorney
General Farber and Consumer Affairs Director
Ricketts
Offer Consumers Tips for Hiring a Moving
Company
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| NEWARK
– In preparation for the busiest moving
season of the year, from Memorial Day to
Labor Day, Attorney General Zulima V. Farber
and Division of Consumer Affairs Director
Kimberly Ricketts are urging consumers to
thoroughly research and investigate moving
companies before moving day.
“We
urge consumers to do their homework when
planning a move to better ensure that they
hire a dependable moving company and that
they understand their rights and responsibilities,”
Attorney General Farber said. “We
expect any movers doing business in New
Jersey to know our laws and regulations
and abide by them.”
All
companies conducting moves within New Jersey
are required to be registered with the Regulated
Business Section of the Division of Consumer
Affairs. There are approximately 375 warehousemen
and movers licensed by Consumer Affairs.
Before hiring a moving company, you can
check to see if a particular company is
licensed and how many consumer complaints
have been filed against the company. Call
the Regulated Business Section at 973-504-6442
or 973-504-6512 or go to
www.NJConsumerAffairs.gov.
“Before
you sign on the dotted line to have your
most valued possessions moved, check with
Consumer Affairs to make sure you are dealing
with a reputable – and registered
– moving company,” said Consumer
Affairs Director Ricketts. “Hiring
a dependable mover can mean the difference
between an uncomplicated or a stressful
experience.”
Attorney
General Farber and Director Ricketts offered
these additional tips:
- Obtain
Estimates From Three to Five Moving
Companies: By law, movers must provide
consumers with written estimates. For
moves within New Jersey, state law requires
that the estimate be based on a visual
survey of the items to be moved. The
moving company is required to give you
a written estimate that explains how
the overall cost is calculated. You
should carefully compare the terms of
the written contract to the written
estimate.
- Consider
Your Insurance Options: You will be
asked about purchasing insurance as
part of the hiring process. Without
additional insurance, moving companies
are required to compensate you up to
60 cents per pound for any item that
is damaged or destroyed during the move.
You may purchase insurance through the
mover or on your own through a broker.
You should also check your homeowner’s
insurance policy to see if moves are
covered.
- Immediately
Inspect For Damage: Inspect your possessions
immediately upon arriving at your new
residence. If any damage or loss of
items has occurred, you can file a claim
with the mover within 90 days. If the
claim is not resolved to your satisfaction,
contact Consumer Affairs at 973-504-6442
or 973-504-6512
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