Does home improvement include work done on an individual condominium unit? - AN-
SWER Yes
Does home improvement include work done on a swimming pool? - ANSWER Yes
Does a home improvement contract HAVE to be in writing in order to preserve your lien
rights? - ANSWER Yes
Contractors who can only contract with a contractor or a subcontractor are: - ANSWER
Subcontractors
A county or municipality in Maryland _____________ require a contractor to get authoriza-
tion from an official in that city to be able to contract in that municipality. - ANSWER Can-
not
A county or municipality in Maryland _______________ regulate the character, performance
and quality of home improvement. - ANSWER Can
How many members are there in the Maryland Home Improvement Commission? - AN-
SWER 7
Of the 7 members on the Commission, how many are experienced in home improvement? -
ANSWER 3
What is the term of a member on the Commission?
Associated Answers - ANSWER 4 Years
1
,How long must a person be a citizen and member of Maryland before they can be appointed
to the Commission? - ANSWER 5 years
It is illegal for a member of the Commission to receive any compensation from a person reg-
ulated by the Commission. - ANSWER True
How often does the Commission hold meetings at a minimum? - ANSWER 12 times a
year
The _______________ is a full time employee of the State. - ANSWER Executive Director
People hired to investigate complaints about home improvement projects work under: - AN-
SWER the Director of the Commission
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: - ANSWER 1. injunctive relief
against the conduct
2. an order for satisfactory completion
3. restitution
Can the Commission request financial records at any time? - ANSWER yes
Must a contractor, sub-contractor, or salesperson who places their license on inactive status
pay a fee to renew an inactive license? - ANSWER yes
Can the Commission take disciplinary action against an inactive license? - ANSWER yes
2
, How many days does a licensee have to notify the Commission of change in control in own-
ership, management, address or trade name? - ANSWER 10 days
How many contractors may a salesperson represent? - ANSWER 2
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 - ANSWER both a and b
What is the minimum amount of liability insurance needed? - ANSWER $50,000
An applicant for licensure must have 2 years trade experience or comparable educational
training. - ANSWER true
What is the cost of the initial application fee for a home improvement contractors' license? -
ANSWER $250
The Commission can ask an applicant for information about the applicant's...
1 character
2 experience
3 financial stability
4 all of the above - ANSWER All of the above
The financial information provided by an applicant is public information. - ANSWER No
3
SWER Yes
Does home improvement include work done on a swimming pool? - ANSWER Yes
Does a home improvement contract HAVE to be in writing in order to preserve your lien
rights? - ANSWER Yes
Contractors who can only contract with a contractor or a subcontractor are: - ANSWER
Subcontractors
A county or municipality in Maryland _____________ require a contractor to get authoriza-
tion from an official in that city to be able to contract in that municipality. - ANSWER Can-
not
A county or municipality in Maryland _______________ regulate the character, performance
and quality of home improvement. - ANSWER Can
How many members are there in the Maryland Home Improvement Commission? - AN-
SWER 7
Of the 7 members on the Commission, how many are experienced in home improvement? -
ANSWER 3
What is the term of a member on the Commission?
Associated Answers - ANSWER 4 Years
1
,How long must a person be a citizen and member of Maryland before they can be appointed
to the Commission? - ANSWER 5 years
It is illegal for a member of the Commission to receive any compensation from a person reg-
ulated by the Commission. - ANSWER True
How often does the Commission hold meetings at a minimum? - ANSWER 12 times a
year
The _______________ is a full time employee of the State. - ANSWER Executive Director
People hired to investigate complaints about home improvement projects work under: - AN-
SWER the Director of the Commission
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: - ANSWER 1. injunctive relief
against the conduct
2. an order for satisfactory completion
3. restitution
Can the Commission request financial records at any time? - ANSWER yes
Must a contractor, sub-contractor, or salesperson who places their license on inactive status
pay a fee to renew an inactive license? - ANSWER yes
Can the Commission take disciplinary action against an inactive license? - ANSWER yes
2
, How many days does a licensee have to notify the Commission of change in control in own-
ership, management, address or trade name? - ANSWER 10 days
How many contractors may a salesperson represent? - ANSWER 2
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 - ANSWER both a and b
What is the minimum amount of liability insurance needed? - ANSWER $50,000
An applicant for licensure must have 2 years trade experience or comparable educational
training. - ANSWER true
What is the cost of the initial application fee for a home improvement contractors' license? -
ANSWER $250
The Commission can ask an applicant for information about the applicant's...
1 character
2 experience
3 financial stability
4 all of the above - ANSWER All of the above
The financial information provided by an applicant is public information. - ANSWER No
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