Contracts & ExecutionQuestion 57 of 1632
A homeowner can cancel a home improvement contract that was solicited at their home within:
a.24 hours
b.3 business days
c.5 business days
d.7 calendar days
Explanation
The three-day right of rescission applies to contracts solicited and signed at the consumer's home. The homeowner has until midnight of the third business day to cancel without penalty.
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