NY Home Improvement Contractor Exam Study Guide
| Questions & Answers | Licensing Exam Prep 2026-
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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.
When must the consumer receive a completed, legible
copy of the H.I. contract? - ANSWER-At the time of
signing and before any work is done.
,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.
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.
What information should be at the heading of a H.I.
contract? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-labor and materials
What 3 notices must the H.I include? - ANSWER-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?
- ANSWER-Schedule of payments and the work/services
to be performed if the contract calls for incremental
payments.
Must a contractor or salesperson provide the consumer
with a separate Notice of Cancellation? - ANSWER-Yes. At
the time of signing the contractor or salesperson must
attach to the signed contract two copies of a separate,
completed form titled "Notice of Cancellation."
How much time does the home owner have to cancel the
contract? - ANSWER-Until midnight of the third business
day.
| Questions & Answers | Licensing Exam Prep 2026-
2027 | Already Graded A+||Brand New!!
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.
When must the consumer receive a completed, legible
copy of the H.I. contract? - ANSWER-At the time of
signing and before any work is done.
,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.
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.
What information should be at the heading of a H.I.
contract? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-labor and materials
What 3 notices must the H.I include? - ANSWER-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?
- ANSWER-Schedule of payments and the work/services
to be performed if the contract calls for incremental
payments.
Must a contractor or salesperson provide the consumer
with a separate Notice of Cancellation? - ANSWER-Yes. At
the time of signing the contractor or salesperson must
attach to the signed contract two copies of a separate,
completed form titled "Notice of Cancellation."
How much time does the home owner have to cancel the
contract? - ANSWER-Until midnight of the third business
day.
