MHIC Updated Study Guide Questions and
Answers (2026) | Focused Revision Pack |
Grade A+
What is the penalty if someone is found performing a Home Improvement without
a MHIC License for the second time? -✓✓A fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment
not exceeding 2 years or both.
Upon conviction, what is the criminal penalty for advertising that one that is
licensed without stating the MHIC License number in the ad? -✓✓A fine of up to
1,000 and/or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months.
A mold remediation services licensee must be covered by an insurance of at least?
-✓✓$1,000,000.
Who signs a Home Improvement contract? -✓✓The Contractor, the Homeowner,
and the Salesperson.
The mold remediation services subtitle of the Maryland Home Improvement Law
does not apply to the performance of mold remediation in areas of less than how
many square feet? -✓✓10.
The display of an MHIC number on both sides of a vehicle should be no smaller
than? -✓✓3 inches.
Mr.Smith hired a contractor to build an addition to his house. Who should apply
for the building permit with the County? -✓✓The Contractor.
, How long does a licensed contractor have to notify the Commission about a change
in their business's information? -✓✓10 days.
How long is the Contractor given to disapprove a contact stipulating it is subject to
their approval? -✓✓10 days.
What address should the contractor submit to the Commission? -✓✓Physical
Address.
If the Commission approves a homeowner's Guaranty Fund claim, what type of
loss will be paid? -✓✓Actual loss.
Which of the following is not a door-door sale even while it fulfills all the steps
required by the door-to-door sale act? -✓✓Buyer contacts seller and requests their
services to meet a bona fide emergency; buyer provides a written notice describing
the bona fide emergency and waiving their right to cancel contract.
What civil citation is imposed on a Contractor who, for the first time, is found
using misleading or deceptive advertisements? -✓✓$300
What civil citation does the Commission issue to a Contractor, who, for the second
time, does not give a homeowner a copy of the contract? -✓✓$1,000.
An Arbitration clause in a home improvement contract must contain the following
information? -✓✓All of the above.
How long does a homeowner have to file a complaint against a licensee with the
Commission? -✓✓3 years from the date of the home improvement contract.
Answers (2026) | Focused Revision Pack |
Grade A+
What is the penalty if someone is found performing a Home Improvement without
a MHIC License for the second time? -✓✓A fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment
not exceeding 2 years or both.
Upon conviction, what is the criminal penalty for advertising that one that is
licensed without stating the MHIC License number in the ad? -✓✓A fine of up to
1,000 and/or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months.
A mold remediation services licensee must be covered by an insurance of at least?
-✓✓$1,000,000.
Who signs a Home Improvement contract? -✓✓The Contractor, the Homeowner,
and the Salesperson.
The mold remediation services subtitle of the Maryland Home Improvement Law
does not apply to the performance of mold remediation in areas of less than how
many square feet? -✓✓10.
The display of an MHIC number on both sides of a vehicle should be no smaller
than? -✓✓3 inches.
Mr.Smith hired a contractor to build an addition to his house. Who should apply
for the building permit with the County? -✓✓The Contractor.
, How long does a licensed contractor have to notify the Commission about a change
in their business's information? -✓✓10 days.
How long is the Contractor given to disapprove a contact stipulating it is subject to
their approval? -✓✓10 days.
What address should the contractor submit to the Commission? -✓✓Physical
Address.
If the Commission approves a homeowner's Guaranty Fund claim, what type of
loss will be paid? -✓✓Actual loss.
Which of the following is not a door-door sale even while it fulfills all the steps
required by the door-to-door sale act? -✓✓Buyer contacts seller and requests their
services to meet a bona fide emergency; buyer provides a written notice describing
the bona fide emergency and waiving their right to cancel contract.
What civil citation is imposed on a Contractor who, for the first time, is found
using misleading or deceptive advertisements? -✓✓$300
What civil citation does the Commission issue to a Contractor, who, for the second
time, does not give a homeowner a copy of the contract? -✓✓$1,000.
An Arbitration clause in a home improvement contract must contain the following
information? -✓✓All of the above.
How long does a homeowner have to file a complaint against a licensee with the
Commission? -✓✓3 years from the date of the home improvement contract.
