Contracts & ExecutionQuestion 691 of 1632
A homeowner hires a licensed contractor to remodel a kitchen for $18,000. At what contract price does California law require that a home improvement contract be put in writing?
a.Only contracts over $25,000 must be written
b.Any amount over $500 (labor and materials combined)
c.Any amount over $2,500
d.Any amount over $5,000
Explanation
Under B&P §7159, a home improvement contract and any changes to it must be in writing whenever the aggregate contract price, including labor and materials, exceeds $500.
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