MHIC NASCLA CONTRACTORS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH 100 % CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED

es - Does home improvement include work done on an individual condominium unit? Yes - Does home improvement include work done on a swimming pool? Yes - Does a home improvement contract HAVE to be in writing in order to preserve your lien rights? Subcontractors - Contractors who can only contract with a contractor or a subcontractor are: Cannot - A county or municipality in Maryland _____________ require a contractor to get authorization from an official in that city to be able to contract in that municipality. Can - A county or municipality in Maryland _______________ regulate the character, performance and quality of home improvement. 7 - How many members are there in the Maryland Home Improvement Commission? 3 - Of the 7 members on the Commission, how many are experienced in home improvement? 4 Years - What is the term of a member on the Commission? Associated Answers 5 years - How long must a person be a citizen and member of Maryland before they can be appointed to the Commission? True - It is illegal for a member of the Commission to receive any compensation from a person regulated by the Commission.12 times a year - How often does the Commission hold meetings at a minimum? Executive Director - The _______________ is a full time employee of the State. the Director of the Commission - People hired to investigate complaints about home improvement projects work under: 1. injunctive relief against the conduct 2. an order for satisfactory completion 3. restitution - If the Commission decides to sue a contractor because they believe that the contractor has or will cause harm to another person, they can sue for: yes - Can the Commission request financial records at any time? yes - Must a contractor, sub-contractor, or salesperson who places their license on inactive status pay a fee to renew an inactive license? yes - Can the Commission take disciplinary action against an inactive license? 10 days - How many days does a licensee have to notify the Commission of change in control in ownership, management, address or trade name? 2 - How many contractors may a salesperson represent? both a and b - The following are exempt from licensure requirements: Associated Answers 1 employees for labor services 2 employees for clerical work 3 Salespersons 4 both a and b $50,000 - What is the minimum amount of liability insurance needed?true - An applicant for licensure must have 2 years trade experience or comparable educational training.