Contracts & ExecutionQuestion 216 of 690
A home improvement contract must be legible and any blank spaces should be:
a.Left blank for the contractor to complete after signing
b.Filled in only by the building department
c.Completed before the owner signs the contract
d.Filled in after the project is finished
Explanation
The contract must be fully completed before the owner signs, so the homeowner sees and agrees to all material terms. Leaving blanks to be filled in later is improper and unfair to the consumer.
Law Reference: Bus. & Prof. Code §7159Practice all 690 questions free — no signup required.
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