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What is a Home Improvement Contract

Subpart 1.6—Career Development, Contracting Authority, and Responsibilities
A home improvement contract is an oral or written agreement BETWEEN a contractor or salesperson AND either a residential owner or a tenant for the performance of a home improvement.

If the total cost of the project exceeds $500, by law the contract MUST be in writing. The total cost includes labor, services, and materials.

A home improvement contract must include elements specified in Business and Professions Code Section 7159 and elsewhere. This document outlines those elements.

Business and Professions Code 7151.2

"Top Ten" Problems with Home Improvement Contracts

In no particular order, here are frequently seen problems with home improvement contracts:

Notice regarding Registrar's address missing
Excessive down payment requested
Equipment to be used or installed not detailed, and materials to be used not described specifically enough
Notice to owner regarding liens not included
Job to be completed is not clearly stated and described
Right to cancel notice missing
Bid not figured out carefully and/or completely
Change orders not included
Old notices used with old addresses and noncompliant language
Start and stop dates not included

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Did You Know?

The Requirement That Certain Contracts Be Written & Signed Came From 'The Old English Statute Of Frauds'
The title of the statute purpose was to prevent deceptive acts by people who falsely claimed they were parties to oral contracts.

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Contract Terms

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Date of Issue

Definition:
The arbitrary date on a contract or on a financial instrument fixed as the date from which the term runs.

Broker

Definition:
One that acts as an agent for others, as in negotiating contracts, purchases, or sales in return for a fee or commission.

Bill

Definition:
A written statement of contract terms.

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