EXAM STUDYGUIDE: NY HOME
IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR
2025/2026, WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I) - CORRECT
ANSWERS- the construction, repair, remodeling, alteration,
rehabilitation, renovation, improvement, or addition to any land or
building used as a residence or dwelling place.
In what form must a home improvement contract be? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Every home improvement contract must be in writing
and signed by everyone involved.
When must the consumer receive a completed, legible copy of the
H.I. contract? - CORRECT ANSWERS- At the time of signing and
before any work is done.
Does the H.I. contract have to be in englsh? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- 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.
If a consumer wants more work done beyond what's in the
original contract, what should a contractor do? - CORRECT
, ANSWERS- Provide a written amendment to the contract, which
both parties must sign.
What information should be at the heading of a H.I. contract? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- contractor's name, office address,
telephone number, and DCA license number and the
salesperson's name and DCA license number.
What dates should be on the H.I. contract? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
the contract date, approximate date when work will begin and
date to be substantially completed.
What costs must be included in the H.I. contract? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- labor and materials
What 3 notices must the H.I include? - CORRECT ANSWERS- If the
owner does not pay the contractor they may have a claim against
the owner, that the contractor is legally required to deposit all
payments received prior to completion or the contractor must
post a bond or contract of indemnity, and the cancellation notice
wording.
What schedule should be inclduded with the H.I. contract? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Schedule of payments and the
work/services to be performed if the contract calls for incremental
payments.
IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR
2025/2026, WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I) - CORRECT
ANSWERS- the construction, repair, remodeling, alteration,
rehabilitation, renovation, improvement, or addition to any land or
building used as a residence or dwelling place.
In what form must a home improvement contract be? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Every home improvement contract must be in writing
and signed by everyone involved.
When must the consumer receive a completed, legible copy of the
H.I. contract? - CORRECT ANSWERS- At the time of signing and
before any work is done.
Does the H.I. contract have to be in englsh? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- 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.
If a consumer wants more work done beyond what's in the
original contract, what should a contractor do? - CORRECT
, ANSWERS- Provide a written amendment to the contract, which
both parties must sign.
What information should be at the heading of a H.I. contract? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- contractor's name, office address,
telephone number, and DCA license number and the
salesperson's name and DCA license number.
What dates should be on the H.I. contract? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
the contract date, approximate date when work will begin and
date to be substantially completed.
What costs must be included in the H.I. contract? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- labor and materials
What 3 notices must the H.I include? - CORRECT ANSWERS- If the
owner does not pay the contractor they may have a claim against
the owner, that the contractor is legally required to deposit all
payments received prior to completion or the contractor must
post a bond or contract of indemnity, and the cancellation notice
wording.
What schedule should be inclduded with the H.I. contract? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Schedule of payments and the
work/services to be performed if the contract calls for incremental
payments.
