Contracts & ExecutionQuestion 752 of 1605
What must a home improvement contract state about extra or unforeseen work discovered mid-project?
a.Nothing; surprises are the owner's problem
b.That the contractor may charge any amount without notice
c.That the owner automatically owes double
d.That such work requires a written, signed change order before it is performed and charged
Explanation
B&P §7159 requires that changes to the contract, including extra work, be documented in a written change order signed by both parties, protecting the owner from unauthorized charges.
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