Contracts & ExecutionQuestion 146 of 1605
A homeowner asks a contractor to begin a $15,000 kitchen remodel based only on a verbal agreement. The contractor should:
a.Begin work immediately to keep the customer happy
b.Refuse to start until a written, signed home improvement contract is in place
c.Collect a 50% deposit, then write the contract
d.Start work and write the contract after the job is finished
Explanation
Any home improvement work over $500 requires a written contract before work begins. Starting on a verbal agreement violates license law and exposes the contractor to discipline and unenforceable payment claims.
Law Reference: Bus. & Prof. Code §7159Practice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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