Under Ontario law, homeowners who act as their own general contractor and hire others to do work on their homes may be considered constructors, and be responsible for meeting the requirements of the province's Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.

The Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Business Services offers a useful on-line guide, Consumer Rights that outlines the province's consumer protection laws.

For advice from the Government of Ontario on how to avoid home repair scams, click HERE.

For a general list of Ontario laws that may apply to your home construction, renovation or repair project, click HERE.