Contracts & ExecutionQuestion 780 of 1605
A contractor's estimate is not the same as a contract because the required home improvement contract must, unlike a mere estimate:
a.Contain the mandatory notices, payment schedule, dates, and signatures required by §7159
b.Be printed in color
c.Include the contractor's tax return
d.Be notarized by a bank
Explanation
A binding §7159 home improvement contract must contain specific mandatory elements, notices, dates, a payment schedule, and signatures, which a simple price estimate lacks.
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