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MHIC Contractor Exam Review
2026/2027 | Ultimate Study Guide
| Comprehensive Practice
Questions, Detailed Answer
Explanations & Maryland Home
Improvement Contractor
Licensing Prep
When must a contractor's home improvement license be renewed?
By June 30th- every 2 years
What is the initial assessment for the home improvement guaranty fund of every home
improvement contractor?
$100
Requirement of a home improvement contract
The customer is given a signed copy of the contract before work begins
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What is the maximum deposit a contractor may require to build a deck attached to a house if the
total contract if for $5400
$1800
A contractor specializes in building decks. What is the most important item in his advertising?
His name and license number
An applicant for or holder of a subcontractor license must have general liability insurance of not
less than what amount?
$50,000
What is the license application fee for a salesperson license?
$120
Which person is required to obtain a Maryland home improvement license?
A contractor who works in Maryland but whos principal place of business is not in Maryland.
A home improvement contractor has contracted for and constructed a garbage. The roof failed to
support the snow load the following winter, damaging both rood and the owner car. The
contractor repaired the roof, but refuses to pay for repairs to the car. How much may the property
owner recover from the home improvement guaranty fund for repairs to his car?
Nothing
MHIC Contractor Exam Review
2026/2027 | Ultimate Study Guide
| Comprehensive Practice
Questions, Detailed Answer
Explanations & Maryland Home
Improvement Contractor
Licensing Prep
When must a contractor's home improvement license be renewed?
By June 30th- every 2 years
What is the initial assessment for the home improvement guaranty fund of every home
improvement contractor?
$100
Requirement of a home improvement contract
The customer is given a signed copy of the contract before work begins
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What is the maximum deposit a contractor may require to build a deck attached to a house if the
total contract if for $5400
$1800
A contractor specializes in building decks. What is the most important item in his advertising?
His name and license number
An applicant for or holder of a subcontractor license must have general liability insurance of not
less than what amount?
$50,000
What is the license application fee for a salesperson license?
$120
Which person is required to obtain a Maryland home improvement license?
A contractor who works in Maryland but whos principal place of business is not in Maryland.
A home improvement contractor has contracted for and constructed a garbage. The roof failed to
support the snow load the following winter, damaging both rood and the owner car. The
contractor repaired the roof, but refuses to pay for repairs to the car. How much may the property
owner recover from the home improvement guaranty fund for repairs to his car?
Nothing
