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MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT EXAM 2024/ 200
ACCURATE UPDATED REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS/ GRADED A+ / BRAND NEW!
Define home improvement - ANSWER - The addition, alteration, conversion, improvement, modernization, remodeling, repair or replacement of a building or part of a building that is used or was designed to be used as a residence or dwelling place or structure adjacent to that building or an improvement to land adjacent to that building
What is the Executive Director responsible for? - ANSWER - the daily operations of the Commission and signs under the seal letters affirming the licensing status of individuals for court proceedings. The Executive director is also responsible for compiling and maintaining a copy of the Commission's current regulations
What is the MAXIMUM deposit permitted for a project with a total contract price of $1,500?
- $150
- $500
- $750
- $1,500
Correct Answer - $500
What is the MAXIMUM amount that a home improvement contractor may pay to a homeowner for referring a client to the contractor?The contractor is NOT permitted to compensate the homeowner for referrals.
All of the following are exempt from licensing under the Home Improvement Law EXCEPT a fence contractor.
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pg. 2 An applicant was denied a license after a hearing. When may the applicant reapply?
- months.
What license is required for a telephone salesperson that works as an independent contractor for a home improvement contractor?No license is required.
The Home Improvement Commission holds a hearing to determine the status of an individual's application for licensure. The Commission MUST notify the applicant of its decision within 60 days after the hearing.
All of the following information on the "Notice of Cancellation" MUST be entered by the seller prior to giving the form to the buyer EXCEPT the
- name of the seller
- purchase price
- date of the transaction
- latest cancellation date
purchase price.
A homeowner cancels a $1,000 door-to-door contract 2 days after signing the contract. The MAXIMUM service fee that may be collected by the contractor is nothing. No service fee may be collected.
Who enforces Door to Door sales act? - ANSWER - Attorney General of MD
How many contractors can a salesperson represent? - ANSWER - 2 max, but may only represent ONE at the time of sale.
What happens if a salesperson leaves a contractor's team? - ANSWER - The contractor is responsible for notifying the commission
All of the following are grounds for denial of licensure EXCEPT not being a Maryland resident. 2 / 4
pg. 3 What is mold remediation? - ANSWER - Removal, cleaning, sanitizing, demolition, or other treatment of mold or mod contaminated matter that was not intended to be grown at that location.
What is the insurance requirements for mold remediation? - ANSWER - GL in the amount of at leat
$1,000,000
Is a building of a swimming pool, deck, pier or porch included in Home Improvement? - ANSWER - Yes
A renewal notice MUST be mailed by the Commission within how many months of the license expiration date?
- month.
How is the Fund maintained? - ANSWER - $100 by each contractor at the time of applying for a license.The Commission may also assess each contractor a fee of $50 if the Fund falls below $250,000
How many days does the contractor have to respond to claims from a homeowner once it has been received by the commission? - ANSWER - Once the Commission receives a claim, it send a copy to the contractor who has 10 days to respond back to the Commission.
Who is not eligible to collect from the Fund? - ANSWER - Spouse, relative, or employee of the contractor, or an officer of the corporation. Similarly, an owner may only receive compensation if she/he resides in the house where the work was performed or does not own more than 3 residences.
What happens to the license of the contractor after a claim has been paid? - ANSWER - The licensed is suspended, unless the commission determines that contractor did not know the wrongful conduct or it could had not been avoided
A license that is NOT renewed will expire.
All of the following Commission records can be inspected by the public during normal office hours
EXCEPT
financial records of each licensee. 3 / 4
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All of the following are considered home improvements EXCEPT repairs to an HVAC system.A local county or municipality may regulate the quality of home improvements.The office of the Home Improvement Commission is located in Baltimore.The official recordkeeper of the Home Improvement Commission shall be the Executive Director of the Commission.Who investigates complaints against Home Improvement licensees?Investigative staff of the Home Improvement Commission.All of the following activities are grounds for disciplinary action against a licensee EXCEPT issuing a promissory note for the home improvement.A person who is convicted of acting without a required Home Improvement license MUST wait a MINIMUM of what time period before being issued a license?
- year.
The Commission MUST give a MINIMUM of how many days notice to a licensee about a hearing on disciplinary action against the licensee?10 days.Which of the following holidays is considered a business day with regard to the time period allowed for cancellation of a door-to-door sales contract?
a) Columbus Day
b) Veteran's Day
c) Election Day
d) Washington's Birthday
Election Day.All door-to-door sales contracts MUST include the name and address of the seller.The cost of a project includes $1,000 for goods and services, $50 for delivery, and $125 for interest.What is the purchase price for this contract?
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