Contracts & ExecutionQuestion 763 of 1605
A key difference between a service and repair contract and a standard home improvement contract is that the service and repair contract:
a.Has no dollar limit
b.Is limited to $750 total and permits no advance payment
c.Requires no written terms at all
d.Allows a larger down payment
Explanation
The service and repair contract under B&P §7159.10 is a streamlined form capped at $750 with no down payment allowed, unlike a standard home improvement contract that permits a limited down payment on larger jobs.
Law Reference: B&P §7159.10Practice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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