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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?

When Signing On Behalf Of A Corporation, You Should Always Describe Your Role Next To Your Name
If you are signing on behalf of a corporation, and do not want to be personally liable in a suit for damages, then make that clear by writing after your name, followed by whatever words describe your role in the corporation.

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Contract Terms

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Unconscionable

Definition:
Unreasonable; outrageous. Courts in many countries may refuse to enforce contracts which they deem to be unconscionable.

Contract Carrier

Definition:
Any person who under contract will transport passengers or goods for agreed upon compensation.

Letter of Intent

Definition:
A document that describes the preliminary understanding between parties who intend to make a contract or join together in another action.

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