CSLB B LICENSE GENERAL CONTRACTOR
CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026 FULL
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ When may an unlicensed contractor be charged with a felony?
Answer: If he contracts for a project covered by a state of emergency or
disaster proclaimed by a governor or POTUS.
⩥ What's the dollar limit for small claims courts? Answer: $7,500
⩥ List two types of contracts that require the *Mechanics Lien Warning*
Answer: (1) Home Improvement Contracts
(2) Swimming Pool Contracts
⩥ Home solicitation contract Answer: A contract negotiated at any place
other than the contractor's normal business location.
⩥ Which type of contract must be accompanied by the *General
Liability* disclosure Answer: Contracts for single-family homes.
⩥ Are attorneys allowed in small claims courts? Answer: No
⩥ Must home improvement contracts be in writing? Answer: Yes
, ⩥ How late can a buyer in a home solicitation contract cancel the
contract Answer: Anytime prior to midnight of the 3rd business day.
Business days exclude Sundays and legal holidays. If the contract is for
the repair or restoration of a residence damaged by a disaster, the
cancellation period increases to 7 days.
⩥ What's the key to writing an effective *change order*? Answer: A
change order should describe the proposed work, the price of the change,
the total price of the contract including the change, and any resulting
delays to the schedule.
⩥ When should the contractor collect the price of the change order from
the owner? Answer: Immediately following the completion of the
change.
⩥ If a home solicitation contract is cancelled, does the contractor get
paid? Answer: No, the contract must return all payments in full within
10 days of cancellation, even if he had already commenced work.
⩥ How much equity must a qualifier own to be eligible for multiple
licenses? Answer: 20%
⩥ Does the qualifying individual need to own the business? Answer: No
CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026 FULL
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ When may an unlicensed contractor be charged with a felony?
Answer: If he contracts for a project covered by a state of emergency or
disaster proclaimed by a governor or POTUS.
⩥ What's the dollar limit for small claims courts? Answer: $7,500
⩥ List two types of contracts that require the *Mechanics Lien Warning*
Answer: (1) Home Improvement Contracts
(2) Swimming Pool Contracts
⩥ Home solicitation contract Answer: A contract negotiated at any place
other than the contractor's normal business location.
⩥ Which type of contract must be accompanied by the *General
Liability* disclosure Answer: Contracts for single-family homes.
⩥ Are attorneys allowed in small claims courts? Answer: No
⩥ Must home improvement contracts be in writing? Answer: Yes
, ⩥ How late can a buyer in a home solicitation contract cancel the
contract Answer: Anytime prior to midnight of the 3rd business day.
Business days exclude Sundays and legal holidays. If the contract is for
the repair or restoration of a residence damaged by a disaster, the
cancellation period increases to 7 days.
⩥ What's the key to writing an effective *change order*? Answer: A
change order should describe the proposed work, the price of the change,
the total price of the contract including the change, and any resulting
delays to the schedule.
⩥ When should the contractor collect the price of the change order from
the owner? Answer: Immediately following the completion of the
change.
⩥ If a home solicitation contract is cancelled, does the contractor get
paid? Answer: No, the contract must return all payments in full within
10 days of cancellation, even if he had already commenced work.
⩥ How much equity must a qualifier own to be eligible for multiple
licenses? Answer: 20%
⩥ Does the qualifying individual need to own the business? Answer: No
