• The Doorstep Contracts Act regulates the information that should be given to consumers before and when a doorstep contract is concluded.
• Everything agreed upon or promised during the doorstep sale should be put in writing.
• Consumers should be clearly informed about their right to cancel the sales agreement within 15 days from the date of the contract.
• A cancellation form should be attached to the doorstep contract.
• Doorstep sellers are to leave the consumer’s house or workplace when requested.
• Up to 10 per cent of the price may only be requested as a deposit after the 15-day cancellation period has expired.