Business & LicensingQuestion 1398 of 1605
A home improvement contract for $2,500 must be in writing and contain specified elements. Which of the following is a required element?
a.The contractor's tax returns
b.A copy of the contractor's bond
c.The total contract price and a schedule of payments
d.The customer's credit score
Explanation
Under B&P Code section 7159, home improvement contracts must be in writing and include the total contract price, a payment schedule, project description, and required consumer notices, among other elements.
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