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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?

A Contractual Offer Can Be Revoked At Anytime Before Its Accepted
A person making a contractual offer may cancel it completely at any time before it is accepted. Though, If you wish to revoke your offer, you must communicate that fact to the person(s) who might be accepting your offer.

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Contract Terms

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Offer

Definition:
Offer: A proposal that is made to a certain individual or legal entity to enter into a contract, that is definite in its terms, and that indicates the offerer's intent to be bound by an acceptance.

Indemnity

Definition:
A contract or assurance by which one engages to secure another against an anticipated loss.

Warranty

Definition:
A promise by a contracting party that the other party can rely on certain facts or representations as being true.

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