NY Home Improvement Contractor EXAM with 100% correct answers already graded A+ 2024
A "savings" claim in an adv ertisment cannot imply what? - answer The amount specified is the selling price.
Can a Contractor charge a fee for an estimate? - answer Yes, but they must disclose the fee to the consumer before providing the estimate and must include and itemize the fee in the total estimated contract price.
Can a H.I. Contractor arrange a home loan or a home improvement loan for a consumer? - answer No, nor can they act as an agent for, advertise, or promote loans.
Can the DCA padlock (close down) and confiscate (take) the tools and trucks used in connection with unlicensed home improvement work? - answer Yes!
Change of business address, ownership, management, or trade name must be reported to DCA within how many days? - answer 10 days
Do plumbers and electricians who do not perform work outside their trade need a H.I. license? - answer No, they have their own trade licenses.
Do salespersons need to notify DCA about their employers? - answer Yes within 48 hours of new employment.
Does an individual employee of a contractor, who does not solicit or negotiate contracts, need to be licensed? - answer No
Does the H.I. contract have to be in englsh? - answer Yes, unless another language was used in any oral (spoken) sales presentation, in which case the contract needs to be in that language and in English. How long can a contractor elect to secure a bond or participate in DCA's Home Improvement Trust Fund?
- answer Every 2 years
How many business locations can a H.I. Contractor's license cover? - answer One. A seperate license is required for each place of business.
How many days does a contractor or salesperson have to honor valid notice of cancellation? - answer 10 business days
How many years must a H.I. Contractor maintain copies of contracts, books of account, and other records reflecting all transactions related to the home improvement business? - answer Six (6) years or the length of time of any contractual guarantee, whichever is longer.
How much time does the home owner have to cancel the contract? - answer Until midnight of the third business day.
If a consumer wants more work done beyond what's in the original contract, what should a contractor do? - answer Provide a written amendment to the contract, which both parties must sign.
In what form must a home improvement contract be? - answer Every home improvement contract must be in writing and signed by everyone involved.
May a H.I. Contractor assign the task of getting permits, exemptions or C/O to the home owner (customer)? - answer No, The prime contractor must secure all necessary permits, licenses, Certificates of Occupancy, or exemptions necessary to complete the contract in accordance with state and local building laws.
Must a contractor furnish a consumer with a written estimate? - answer Yes, if the consumer requests one.
Must a contractor or salesperson inform the consumer orally of the consumer's right to cancel? - answer Yes, verbally and written notice.
A "savings" claim in an adv ertisment cannot imply what? - answer The amount specified is the selling price.
Can a Contractor charge a fee for an estimate? - answer Yes, but they must disclose the fee to the consumer before providing the estimate and must include and itemize the fee in the total estimated contract price.
Can a H.I. Contractor arrange a home loan or a home improvement loan for a consumer? - answer No, nor can they act as an agent for, advertise, or promote loans.
Can the DCA padlock (close down) and confiscate (take) the tools and trucks used in connection with unlicensed home improvement work? - answer Yes!
Change of business address, ownership, management, or trade name must be reported to DCA within how many days? - answer 10 days
Do plumbers and electricians who do not perform work outside their trade need a H.I. license? - answer No, they have their own trade licenses.
Do salespersons need to notify DCA about their employers? - answer Yes within 48 hours of new employment.
Does an individual employee of a contractor, who does not solicit or negotiate contracts, need to be licensed? - answer No
Does the H.I. contract have to be in englsh? - answer Yes, unless another language was used in any oral (spoken) sales presentation, in which case the contract needs to be in that language and in English. How long can a contractor elect to secure a bond or participate in DCA's Home Improvement Trust Fund?
- answer Every 2 years
How many business locations can a H.I. Contractor's license cover? - answer One. A seperate license is required for each place of business.
How many days does a contractor or salesperson have to honor valid notice of cancellation? - answer 10 business days
How many years must a H.I. Contractor maintain copies of contracts, books of account, and other records reflecting all transactions related to the home improvement business? - answer Six (6) years or the length of time of any contractual guarantee, whichever is longer.
How much time does the home owner have to cancel the contract? - answer Until midnight of the third business day.
If a consumer wants more work done beyond what's in the original contract, what should a contractor do? - answer Provide a written amendment to the contract, which both parties must sign.
In what form must a home improvement contract be? - answer Every home improvement contract must be in writing and signed by everyone involved.
May a H.I. Contractor assign the task of getting permits, exemptions or C/O to the home owner (customer)? - answer No, The prime contractor must secure all necessary permits, licenses, Certificates of Occupancy, or exemptions necessary to complete the contract in accordance with state and local building laws.
Must a contractor furnish a consumer with a written estimate? - answer Yes, if the consumer requests one.
Must a contractor or salesperson inform the consumer orally of the consumer's right to cancel? - answer Yes, verbally and written notice.
