Code of Ethics for HBA Members

Sec. 1. Membership in the Home Builders Association serving Portage & Summit Counties shall be limited to those persons and firms who shall subscribe to the following Code of Ethics.

HBA members pledge allegiance to the following principles and standards:

1. We hold inviolate the free enterprise system, the American way of life and private property rights as prescribed in the United States Constitution. We pledge our support to fellow members, our national and state associations and all related industries that are concerned with the preservation of these legitimate rights and freedoms.

2. Home ownership can and should be within reach of every American.

3. All homes should be well designed, constructed and placed in communities accessible to all.

4. Our paramount responsibility is to our customer, community and country.

5. HONESTY is our guiding standard.

6. Members shall deal FAIRLY with other members and consumers.

7. ADEQUATE standards of health and safety shall be built into every home.

8. All member sales presentations will be done in a truthful manner.

9. Written contracts should be used by all members.

10. Members will fulfill their contractual obligations.

11. Work will be done to applicable codes and in a manner compatible with accepted industry standards and practices and the NAHB Residential Construction Performance Guidelines.

12. Members agree to settle any consumer or member to member disputes through the HBA Dispute Resolution Policy.

13. A member may use the HBA logo only as long as he or she is a member in good standing.

 



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