NY Home Improvement Contractor Exam Study Guide | Latest Version (2025/2026)

NY Home Improvement Contractor Exam Study Guide | Latest Version (2025/2026) What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I) - answer-the construction, repair, remodeling, alteration, rehabilitation, renovation, improvement, or addition to any land or building used as a residence or dwelling place. What parts of a home can a H.I. include? - answer-Any part of the home OR land (including basements, driveways, fences, garages, landscaping, patios, porches, sidewalks, swimming pools, and terraces.) What system installations are part of H.I.? (4) - answer-Central heating/air conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors, windows, awnings, and Communication systems. What is NOT considered H.I.? - answer-Construction of a new home or building, Sale of goods or materials in connection with the installation of or application of goods or materials, Work performed on a residence owned or controlled by the state or municipality When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment considered H.I.? - answerWhen there is painting work being done as part of other home improvement work. When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment NOT considered H.I.? - answer-When it is a standalone job not part of of other home improvement work. Who is a "contractor"? - answer-Anyone who owns, operates, maintains, conducts, controls, or transacts a home improvement business and undertakes or agrees to perform any home improvement. What legal entity is a contractor required to be? - answer-A contractor may be an individual, a firm, a company, a partnership, or a corporation.What is a H.I. contract? - answer-An agreement between a contractor and a consumer or tenant for performance of a home improvement What must a H.I. contract detail? - answer-All labor, services, and materials to be furnished and performed. Who is a "salesperson"? - answer-Someone who negotiates a H.I. contract with a consumer or tenant, or solicits a home improvement contract from an owner or tenant.