Contracts & ExecutionQuestion 692 of 1632
Which of the following projects is NOT considered a 'home improvement' under the Contractors State License Law?
a.Erecting a new commercial warehouse from the ground up
b.Replacing a homeowner's fence and driveway
c.Adding a patio cover to a private residence
d.Installing a new swimming pool at a residence
Explanation
B&P §7151 defines home improvement as repairing, remodeling, altering, or adding to residential property, including pools, fences, driveways, and patios. New commercial construction is not a home improvement.
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