MHIC MD Home Improvement Law 2

Question 1

Under Maryland Home Improvement Law, which state agency is primarily responsible for licensing and regulating home improvement contractors?

Accepted Answer

Maryland Department of Labor, MHIC Unit

Answer

Maryland Department of Commerce

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Maryland Board of Public Works

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Maryland Consumer Protection Division

Question 2

Under Maryland law, what is the minimum age requirement to obtain an MHIC license?

Accepted Answer

18 years old

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21 years old

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16 years old

Answer

25 years old

Question 3

Which of the following activities is specifically covered under Maryland Home Improvement Law?

Accepted Answer

Replacing a residential roof

Answer

New construction of a single-family home

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Installing commercial HVAC systems

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Paving a public highway

Question 4

A homeowner wants to sue an unlicensed contractor in Maryland. Which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

The unlicensed contractor cannot enforce payment in court

Answer

The homeowner must first file with MHIC before going to court

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The unlicensed contractor has the same legal standing as a licensed one

Answer

The homeowner must pay in full before any legal action

Question 5

How often must a Maryland home improvement contractor renew their MHIC license?

Accepted Answer

Every two years

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Every year

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Every five years

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Every three years

Question 6

What does the Maryland Home Improvement Law require regarding advertising for unlicensed persons?

Accepted Answer

It is illegal to advertise home improvement services without an MHIC license number

Answer

Advertising is permitted as long as prices are disclosed

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Only print advertising requires a license number

Answer

License numbers only need to appear on contracts, not advertisements