Contracts & ExecutionQuestion 766 of 1605
A homeowner signs a contract that does not include the contractor's license number. This omission:
a.Violates §7159, which requires the license number in the contract
b.Voids the homeowner's cancellation right
c.Is acceptable if the contractor is licensed
d.Is required only for jobs over $100,000
Explanation
B&P §7159 lists the contractor's license number among the mandatory contract contents; omitting it is a violation regardless of whether the contractor actually holds a license.
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