Contracts & ExecutionQuestion 194 of 690
On a home improvement contract, the start date and completion date provisions exist primarily to:
a.Allow the contractor to set the price after work begins
b.Replace the need for building permits
c.Determine the contractor's license class
d.Give the homeowner a clear, enforceable expectation of the project timeline
Explanation
Required start and completion (or duration) dates give the homeowner a clear timeline, support enforcement if the contractor delays, and help establish whether abandonment has occurred.
Law Reference: Bus. & Prof. Code §7159Practice all 690 questions free — no signup required.
Related questions on this topic
- California prompt payment laws are designed primarily to:
- A contractor wishes to require a larger down payment than the law allows because a custom-ordered material must be paid for up front. The proper way to handle this is to:
- A contractor's overhead is best described as:
- Which item is generally considered a direct (job) cost rather than overhead?
- A contractor marks up direct costs by 35%. If the markup amount on a job is $14,000, what were the direct costs?
- On a unit-price paving contract at $3.20 per square foot, the field measures 9,500 square feet actually paved. What is the contractor entitled to be paid?
Last reviewed: · editorial process
PrepPass Editorial Team · Verified against California CSLB Contractor License Law & Business Exam · How we review