Maryland Home Improvement Q&A Bundle

How long does a claimant have to bring a claim against the guaranty fund? 3 years from discovery of the loss or damage How many days does a contractor have to respond in writing to the copy of claim that was sent by the commission? 10 days If within ________ after the commission gives notice ,...

How many licenses are there? 2 Contractor and Sub-Contractor Who can request a Mechanics Lien? Contractor or Sub-Contractor How many days do you have to issue a Mechanics Lien 180 Days How many days do you have to issue a notice of a Mechanics Lien? 120 days What is the % of value must t...

Deposition of money collected; investments by State Treasurer. Except as otherwise provided by law, the commission shall deposit all money collected to the credit of the fund with the State Treasurer for placement in a special account. False proof of completion A person may not accept a completio...

Yes Does home improvement include work done on an individual condominium unit? Yes Does home improvement include work done on a swimming pool? Yes Does a home improvement contract HAVE to be in writing in order to preserve your lien rights? Subcontractors Contractors who can only contract w...

What does MHIC mean? Maryland Home Improvement Commission What is the primary function of the MHIC? To protect the health and safety of the general public What type of home improvement licenses are there in Maryland? Contractor and salesperson The contractors license enables the licensee to...

Home Improvement addition or alteration, conversion or replacement of a building or part of a building Contractor A person who performs or offers a home improvement Subcontractor A person who performs all or part of a home improvement BUT does not enter an agreement with homeowner Sales Per...

A Home Improvement Contractor is a person who offers to 1. perform repairs for a homeowner 2. construct a new home for a homeowner 3. sell supplies or equipment to a "do-it-yourself" homeowner 4. alter plumbing lines to accommodate new appliances 1. perform repairs for a homeowner What is...

Home improvement the addition to or alteration, conversion, improvement, modernization, remodeling, repair, or replacement of a building or part of the building Excluded (is not a) home improvement new home construction or work done to comply with the guarantee of completion for a new building ...

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 cont...