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MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT
TEST 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
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
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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.
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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
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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.
MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT
TEST 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
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
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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.
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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
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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.
