MHIC Exam - Questions and Answers

MHIC Exam - Questions and Answers What civil citation does the Commission issue to a contractor, who, for a second time, does not give a homeowner a copy of the contract? $1,000 How long does a homeowner have to file a complaint against a licensee with the commission? 3 years from the date of the home improvement contract The parties shall affix their initials and date immediately adjacent to any mandatory arbitration clause in a home improvement contract: At the time of the execution of the contract A hearing notice shall be sent at least __ days before the hearing by certified mail to the licensee's business address that is on record with the commission. 10 days If a contractor fails to pay an assessment to be credited to the Guaranty Fund within 60 days after notice of the assessment, the commission will: Suspend the license If the commission finds the claimant unreasonably rejected good faith efforts by the contractor to resolve the claim, the commission may: Deny the claim If someone is found performing a home improvement without an MHIC License for the first time, what penalty are the subjected to? A fine of up to $1,000 and / or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months What is the penalty for accepting a false completion certification? A fine of up to $5,000 and / or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years What is the penalty if someone is found performing a Home Improvement without an MHIC License for the second time? A fine up to $5,000 and / or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years Upon conviction, what is the criminal penalty for advertising without a MHIC License number? A fine of up to $1,000 and/ or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months A mold remediation services licensee must be covered by any insurance of at least: $1,000,000 Who signs a Home Improvement contract? Contractor, homeowner, and salesperson The mold remediation services subtitle of the Maryland Home Improvement Law does not apply to the performance of mold remediation in areas less than __ square feet? 10 The display of an MHIC number on both sides of a vehicle should be no smaller than: 3 inches Mr. Smith hired a contractor to build an addition to his house. Who should apply for the building permit with the County? The contractor How long does one have to notify the Commission of an important change in their business information? 10 days How long is the contractor given to disapprove a contract stipulates it is subject to their approval? 10 days What address should the contractor submit to the commission? Physical address If the commission approves a homeowners Guaranty Fund claim, what type of loss will be paid? Actual loss What civil citation is imposed on a contractor who, for the first time, is found using misleading or deceptive advertisements? $300 What does MHIC mean? Maryland Home Improvement Commission