NYC HOME IMPROVEMENT REAL EXAM 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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Contracts must be in plain English unless? - ANSWER✔✔Another language was used in any oral spoken sales presentation in which the case contract needs to be in that language as well as English If a consumer wants more work done beyond what's in the original contract what should a contractor do? - ANSWER✔✔The contractor should provide a written amendment to the contract which the consumer and the contractor must both sign.Must a contractor or sales person provide the consumer with a separate notice of cancellation - ANSWER✔✔Yes at the time the consumer signs the contract.The contractor or sales person must attach to the signed contract two copies of a separate completed form titled? - ANSWER✔✔Notice of cancellation the words in the form must be in both eyes and the font size must be at least 10 Point.Must a contractor or a sales person Inform the consumer or orally of the consumers right to cancel? - ANSWER✔✔Yes a contractor or sales person must tell the consumer about the right to cancel a home improvement contract within three business days from the contract date.What if a contractor or sales person fails To comply with the provisions requiring oral and written notice of the consumers right to cancel? - ANSWER✔✔Until the contractor or sales person complies with the requirements for the oral and written notice of the consumers right to cancel the consumer may cancel the contract. 1 / 2
What should a contractor do if A consumer wants to cancel the contract? - ANSWER✔ ✔Within 10 business days refund all payments made under the contract, cancel and return money paid in connection with the contract. terminate any security interest. notify the consumer as to whether the contractor intends to repossess or abandon any shipped delivered materials.Do sales persons need to notify DCA about their employers - ANSWER✔✔Yes sales persons must submit to DCA written confirmation of their employment from their employer or employers within 48 hours of appointment.Who must obtain permits? - ANSWER✔✔It is the duty and obligation of the prime contractor to secure all necessary permits, licenses, and Certificates of Occupancy or special exceptions in accordance with applicable state or local building laws. A contractor may not shift responsibility to the consumer.Where does a contractor go to secure a permit for an addition or alteration to a house? - ANSWER✔✔A contractor secures all necessary permits from the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB). A contractor must make sure that any addition or alterations meet building code standards and do not violate local zoning laws. Finally, although a contractor may pick up permits at DOB, a registered architect or licensed engineer must file alterations to building plans with DOB.What is the difference between a subcontractor and an employee? - ANSWER✔✔A subcontractor is an individual in business for himself or a firm in business for itself contracting to do part of a home improvement contract with a prime contractor. An employee works for wages and is under the employer's (prime or subcontractor) direct
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