MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT EXAM/BRAND NEW UPDATE 2024/CLEARLY HIGHLIGHTED CORRECT ANSWERS ALL GRADED A+/GUARANTEED SUCCESS
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MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT EXAM/BRAND NEW UPDATE 2024/CLEARLY HIGHLIGHTED CORRECT ANSWERS ALL GRADED A+/GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Define home improvement - ANSWER- The addition, alteration, conversion, improvement, modernization, remodeling, repair or replacement of a building or part of a buildi...
MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT
EXAM/BRAND NEW UPDATE
2024/CLEARLY HIGHLIGHTED CORRECT
ANSWERS ALL GRADED A+/GUARANTEED
SUCCESS
Define home improvement - ANSWER- The addition, alteration, conversion,
improvement, modernization, remodeling, repair or replacement of a building or part
of a building that is used or was designed to be used as a residence or dwelling place
or structure adjacent to that building or an improvement to land adjacent to that
building
Is a building of a swimming pool, deck, pier or porch included in Home
Improvement? - ANSWER- Yes
Is work done on apartment complexes of more than 4 units considered home
improvement? - ANSWER- No
Is work done on individual condominium units considered home improvement?
- ANSWER- Yes
Is installation in a residence of alarm, awning or fire alarm considered home
improvement? - ANSWER- Yes
Is now removal or grass cutting home improvement? - ANSWER- No
Define contractor - ANSWER- A person who performs or offers or agrees to
perform a home improvement for an owner
Define Subcontractor - ANSWER- A subcontractor enters into contracts with
contractors or other subcontractors to perform home improvement. A subcontractor is
not authorized to enter into agreement directly with the owner
Define salesperson - ANSWER- A person who sells a home improvement
Define Home Improvement contract - ANSWER- An agrement between a
homeowner and a contractor to perform a home improvement. The law requires
contracts to be in writing and be signed by the parties to the agreement.
Define Owner - ANSWER- Owner, owner's agent , tenant or other person
authorized to enter into a home improvement contract
Define license - ANSWER- is either a contractor or salesperson license that is
issued by the Home Improvement Commission.
, Does a handyman need a license? - ANSWER- Yes
True or False: Home Improvement law does not apply if one of the parties is a
government agency - ANSWER- True
Work done a residence inside a military base is excluded from licensing
requirements - ANSWER- True
Can local jurisdictions issue home improvement lincenses - ANSWER- No, only
MD Home Improvement Commission is authorized to issue a license to solicit, sell, or
perform home improvement services in Maryland
Can two or more individuals (such as homeowner and contractor) lawfully agree
to ignore the Home Improvement licensing requirement? - ANSWER- No, waiver is
prohibited
When was the commission established? - ANSWER- 1962
How Many commissioners are there? - ANSWER- 9 (4 must have experience in
the business of home improvement; 4 are members of the general public that represent
cosumers; and 1 must have experience in banking and finance)
What is the most important role of the Commissioners? - ANSWER- To
promulgate regulations for the Commission. These regulations help the public better
understand the Home Improvement Law and the Commission's policies
How often are the meetings? - ANSWER- bi-monthly. Meetings are open to the
public.
What is the requirement for Commissioners? - ANSWER- Must be a resident of
MD for at least 5 years
How long if the Commissioner's term? - ANSWER- 4 years
Where is the Commission's office? - ANSWER- Baltimore, MD
Who appoints the Executive Director? - ANSWER- The Secretary of
Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
What is the Executive Director responsible for? - ANSWER- the daily
operations of the Commission and signs under the seal letters affirming the licensing
status of individuals for court proceedings. The Executive director is also responsible
for compiling and maintaining a copy of the Commission's current regulations
What do investigators do? - ANSWER- The Commission also employs
investigators that review the complaints and Guaranty Fund claims that are received
by the Commission. The investigators review complaints against licensed and
unlicensed contractors and salespersons.
, If an investigator determines that a violation may have occurred, what actions
can the Commission take? - ANSWER- The Commission may take disciplinary action
which may include reprimand, monetary fine or suspension or revocation of the
license.
True or False: An individual who holds a home improvement license as a
contractor is NOT required to obtain a construction license from the Circuit Courts -
ANSWER- True
How long are exams valid for? - ANSWER- 2 years
If a candidate fails the exam, how long must he/she wait before retaking it? -
ANSWER- 30 days the first time. After each subsequent failure a candidate must wait
60 days.
What is the insurance requirement for contractor? - ANSWER- General
Liability at least $50,000
What is the Home Improvement Guaranty Fund? - ANSWER- One of the
Commissions most important function is to administer the Home Improvement
Guaranty Fund. The fund compensates homeowners for the actual loss caused by the
acts or omissions of a licensed contractor.
True or False: Is a homeowner hires an unlicensed contractor he/she is eligible
to collect money from the fund? - ANSWER- FALSE - if a homeowner hires an
unlicensed contractor, the homeowner will NOT be eligible to collect money from the
Fund.
What is Actual Loss? - ANSWER- Actual Loss means the cost to correct or
complete a home improvement that is inadequate, unworkmanlike or incomplete.
How much can homeowners recover? - ANSWER- Homeowners may recover
up to $20,000 per contract, though they are not eligible to recover more than the
amount paid to the contractor against whom the claim is based. Certain costs like:
legal fees, interest, consequential damages are not covered by the Fund.
What is the max amount that can be awarded from the Guaranty Fund for the
acts or omissions of a contractor? - ANSWER- $100,000
How is the Fund maintained? - ANSWER- $100 by each contractor at the time
of applying for a license. The Commission may also assess each contractor a fee of
$50 if the Fund falls below $250,000
How many days does the contractor have to respond to claims from a
homeowner once it has been received by the commission? - ANSWER- Once the
Commission receives a claim, it send a copy to the contractor who has 10 days to
respond back to the Commission.
Who is not eligible to collect from the Fund? - ANSWER- Spouse, relative, or
employee of the contractor, or an officer of the corporation. Similarly, an owner may
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