Contracts & ExecutionQuestion 751 of 1605
A contractor prepares a home improvement contract but leaves the completion date blank, intending to 'figure it out later.' This contract:
a.Violates §7159, which requires approximate start and completion dates to be stated
b.Only needs a start date
c.Is fully compliant
d.Is fine because dates are estimates
Explanation
B&P §7159 requires the contract to state the approximate start and completion dates. Leaving the completion date blank is a violation and reflects a prohibited blank-space practice.
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