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NYC HOME IMPROVEMENT REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024//2025 LATEST UPDATE// GRADED A+ What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I) - answer -the construction, repair, remodeling, alteration, rehabilitation, renovation, improvement, or addition to any land or building used as a residence or dwelling place. What parts of a home can a H.I. include? - answer -Any part of the home OR land (including basements, driveways, fences, garages, landscaping, patios, porch es, sidewalks, swimming pools, and terraces.) What system installations are part of H.I.? (4) - answer -Central heating/air conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors, windows, awnings, and Communication systems. What is NOT considered H.I.? - answer -Constructio n of a new home or building, Sale of goods or materials in connection with the installation of or application of goods or materials, Work performed on a residence owned or controlled by the state or municipality When is Painting or decoration of a buildin g, residence, home, or apartment considered H.I.? - answer -
When there is painting work being done as part of other home improvement work. When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment NOT considered H.I.? - answer -When it is a standalone job not part of of other home improvement work. Who is a "contractor"? - answer -Anyone who owns, operates, maintains, conducts, controls, or transacts a home improvement business and undertakes or agrees to perform any home improvement. What legal entity is a contractor required to be? - answer -A contractor may be an individual, a firm, a company, a partnership, or a corporation. What is a H.I. contract? - answer -An agreement between a contractor and a consumer or tenant for performance of a home improvement What must a H.I. contract detail? - answer -All labor, services, and materials to be furnished and performed. Who is a "salesperson"? - answer -Someone who negotiates a H.I. contract with a consumer or tenant, or solicits a home improveme nt contract from an owner or tenant. Who must have a DCA license? - answer -Any person who solicits, canvasses, sells, performs, or obtains a H.I. contract as a contractor or salesperson must have a DCA license . Does an individual employee of a contractor, who does not solicit or negotiate contracts, need to be licensed? - answer -No What is the maximum amount an H.I. job can be to not require a licensed contractor? - answer -$200 Do plumbers and electricians who do not perform work outside their trade need a H.I. license? - answer -
No, they have their own trade licenses. When would an architect or engineer involved with an H.I. project need a contractor's license? - answer -
If they are physically performing H.I. fu nctions outside the scope of an architect or engineer. Must a H.I. Contractor license be posted? - answer -Yes, it must be posted in the Contractor's office where all consumers can see it, or show it to consumers upon request . Change of business address, ownership, management, or trade name must be reported to DCA within how many days? - answer -10 days How many business locations can a H.I. Contractor's license cover? - answer -One. A seperate license is required for each place of business. When and how d oes a H.I. Contractor's license get renewed? - answer -About three months before license expiration, DCA will mail a renewal package. It can be renewed by mail, online, or in person at the DCA Licensing Center. May a H.I. Contractor assign the task of gett ing permits, exemptions or C/O to the home owner (customer)? - answer -No, The prime contractor must secure all necessary permits, licenses, Certificates of Occupancy, or exemptions necessary to complete the contract in accordance with state and local build ing laws. How many years must a H.I. Contractor maintain copies of contracts, books of account, and other records reflecting all transactions related to the home improvement business? - answer -Six (6) years or the length of time of any contractual guarant ee, whichever is longer. What percentage of a customers payments can a Contractor use for administrative, overhead, and other projects? - answer -The contractor may not use funds received to pay expenses unrelated to the home improvement, unless the home i mprovement is completed and all expenses for direct labor, material, and subcontractors related to the home improvement have been paid. No work should be performed and no money should be paid until after the ____ day cancellation period? - answer -3 days Can a H.I. Contractor arrange a home loan or a home improvement loan for a consumer? - answer -No, nor can they act as an agent for, advertise, or promote loans. Must a contractor furnish a consumer with a written estimate? - answer -Yes, if the consumer re quests one. Can a Contractor charge a fee for an estimate? - answer -Yes, but they must disclose the fee to the consumer before providing the estimate and must include and itemize the fee in the total estimated contract price. What is the fine for false or fraudulent representation? - answer -A contractor or salesperson who lies is subject to fines of up to $500 for each separate misrepresentation. What becomes of the contract entered into after misrepresentations? - answer -It may be declared null and void, and contractor may be ordered to pay restitution to the consumer.

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