MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT TEST (NASCLA CONTRACTORS GUIDE MD 6TH EDITION) 2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+

Define home improvement - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS Yes Is work done on apartment complexes of more than 4 units considered home improvement? - CORRECT ANSWERS No Is work done on individual condominium units considered home improvement? - CORRECT ANSWERS Yes Is installation in a residence of alarm, awning or fire alarm considered home improvement? - CORRECT ANSWERS Yes Is now removal or grass cutting home improvement? - CORRECT ANSWERS No Define contractor - CORRECT ANSWERS A person who performs or offers or agrees to perform a home improvement for an owner Define Subcontractor - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS A person who sells a home improvement Define Home Improvement contract - CORRECT ANSWERS 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. Define Owner - CORRECT ANSWERS Owner, owner's agent , tenant or other person authorized to enter into a home improvement contract Define license - CORRECT ANSWERS is either a contractor or salesperson license that is issued by the Home Improvement Commission. Does a handyman need a license? - CORRECT ANSWERS Yes True or False: Home Improvement law does not apply if one of the parties is a government agency - CORRECT ANSWERS True Work done a residence inside a military base is excluded from licensing requirements - CORRECT ANSWERS True Can local jurisdictions issue home improvement lincenses - CORRECT ANSWERS No, only MD Home Improvement Commission is authorized to issue a license to solicit, sell, or perform home improvement services in Maryland Can two or more individuals (such as homeowner and contractor) lawfully agree to ignore the Home Improvement licensing requirement? - CORRECT ANSWERS No, waiver is prohibited When was the commission established? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1962 How Many commissioners are there? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS bi-monthly. Meetings are open to the public. What is the requirement for Commissioners? - CORRECT ANSWERS Must be a resident of MD for at least 5 years How long if the Commissioner's term? - CORRECT ANSWERS 4 years Where is the Commission's office? - CORRECT ANSWERS Baltimore, MD Who appoints the Executive Director? - CORRECT ANSWERS The Secretary of Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation What is the Executive Director responsible for? - CORRECT ANSWERS the daily operations of the Commission and signs under the seal letters affirming the licensing status of individuals for court proceedings. The Executive director is also responsible for compiling and maintaining a copy of the Commission's current regulations What do investigators do? - CORRECT ANSWERS The Commission also employs investigators that review the complaints and Guaranty Fund claims that are received by the Commission. The investigators review complaints against licensed and unlicensed contractors and salespersons. If an investigator determines that a violation may have occurred, what actions can the Commission take? - CORRECT ANSWERS The Commission may take disciplinary action which may include reprimand, monetary fine or suspension or revocation of the license. True or False: An individual who holds a home improvement license as a contractor is NOT required to obtain a construction license from the Circuit Courts - CORRECT ANSWERS True