MHIC Study set Exam 2024 Q&A Verified

MHIC Study set Exam 2024 Q&A Verified Which title is the Home Improvement law contained in? - CORRECT ANSWER-Title 8 of the Business Regulation Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. How many sections or subtitles is the law divided into? What are they? - CORRECT ANSWER-8 sections. 1. Definitions and Jurisdiction. 2. The Commission. 3. Licensing and Disciplinary Actions. 4. The Guaranty Fund. 5. Home improvement contracts and miscellaneous provisions. 6. Prohibited acts and penalties. 7. Mold remediation services. 8. Short title and termination of title. Which subtitle was the Home improvement law created under and what does the law state? - CORRECT ANSWER-2. The scope of the law and it established the Guaranty fund and determined who is qualified to receive an award from the fund. The law also has regulations which are published in COMAR (code of Maryland regulations). When does home improvement law not apply? - CORRECT ANSWER-When performed on property owned by the federal, state, or local government. Can a homeowner or contractor agree to waive any requirements of the HOME IMPROVEMENT LAW? - CORRECT ANSWER-No What is home improvement? - CORRECT ANSWER-The addition to or 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 a structure adjacent to that building or an improvement to land adjacent to that building. Included or excluded: new home construction or work done to comply with a guarantee of completion for a new building. - CORRECT ANSWER-Excluded. Included or excluded: sale of materials where salesperson does not install the materials. - CORRECT ANSWER-Excluded Connection or installation of a dishwasher, disposal, or refrigerator with ice maker to existing household plumbing lines. - CORRECT ANSWER-Included. Excluded if alteration to plumbing lines is required. Work done on apartment buildings that contain 4 or more single family units. - CORRECT ANSWER-Excluded Installation of an awning, fire alarm, or storm window. - CORRECT ANSWER-Included Work done on individual condos. - CORRECT ANSWER-Included. Work done on commonly owned areas of condos. - CORRECT ANSWER-Excluded In what 2 ways is home improvement interpreted by the commission? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Work that adds value to the residence and 2. Would typically remain as part of the property if it were sold to a new owner Is a HMIC license required to clean a house or a yard or to perform basic maintenance activities? - CORRECT ANSWER-No What is a contractor? - CORRECT ANSWER-A contractor is a person who performs or offers or agrees to perform a home improvement for an owner. An employee of the owner is not a contractor. What is a subcontractor? - CORRECT ANSWER-A subcontractor enters into contracts with contractors or other subcontractors to perform all or part of a home improvement. A subcontractor is not authorized to enter into agreements directly with homeowners. A subcontractor does not include a laborer or supplier of materials. What is a salesperson? - CORRECT ANSWER-A person who sells a home improvement. What is a home improvement contrac