MHIC NASCLA CONTRACTORS EXAM REVIEW 2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

MHIC NASCLA CONTRACTORS EXAM REVIEW 2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Does home improvement include work done on an individual condominium unit? - Answer- Yes Does home improvement include work done on a swimming pool? - Answer- Yes Does a home improvement contract HAVE to be in writing in order to preserve your lien rights? - Answer- Yes Contractors who can only contract with a contractor or a subcontractor are: - Answer- Subcontractors A county or municipality in Maryland _____________ require a contractor to get authorization from an official in that city to be able to contract in that municipality. - Answer- Cannot A county or municipality in Maryland _______________ regulate the character, performance and quality of home improvement. - Answer- Can How many members are there in the Maryland Home Improvement Commission? - Answer- 7 Of the 7 members on the Commission, how many are experienced in home improvement? - Answer- 3 What is the term of a member on the Commission? Associated Answers - Answer- 4 Years How long must a person be a citizen and member of Maryland before they can be appointed to the Commission? - Answer- 5 years It is illegal for a member of the Commission to receive any compensation from a person regulated by the Commission. - Answer- True How often does the Commission hold meetings at a minimum? - Answer- 12 times a year The _______________ is a full time employee of the State. - Answer- Executive Director People hired to investigate complaints about home improvement projects work under: - Answer- the Director of the Commission If the Commission decides to sue a contractor because they believe that the contractor has or will cause harm to another person, they can sue for: - Answer- 1. injunctive relief against the conduct 2. an order for satisfactory completion 3. restitution Can the Commission request financial records at any time? - Answer- yes Must a contractor, sub-contractor, or salesperson who places their license on inactive status pay a fee to renew an inactive license? - Answer- yes Can the Commission take disciplinary action against an inactive license? - Answer- yes How many days does a licensee have to notify the Commission of change in control in ownership, management, address or trade name? - Answer- 10 days How many contractors may a salesperson represent? - Answer- 2 The following are exempt from licensure requirements: Associated Answers 1 employees for labor services 2 employees for clerical work 3 Salespersons 4 both a and b - Answer- both a and b What is the minimum amount of liability insurance needed? - Answer- $50,000 An applicant for licensure must have 2 years trade experience or comparable educational training. - Answer- true What is the cost of the initial application fee for a home improvement contractors' license? - Answer- $250 The Commission can ask an applicant for information about the applicant's... 1 character 2 experience 3 financial stability 4 all of the above - Answer- All of the above The financial information provided by an applicant is public informati