ICC Consumer Protection and Dispute Resolution 3

Question 1

What is the statute of limitations for filing a breach of contract claim against a contractor in Illinois?

Accepted Answer

10 years for written contracts

Answer

In Illinois, written contracts have a 10-year statute of limitations, while oral contracts have a 5-year limit.

Question 2

An ICC contractor's warranty obligation for defective workmanship in Illinois typically begins:

Accepted Answer

When the work is substantially completed

Answer

Warranty periods for workmanship typically begin at substantial completion, when the project is usable for its intended purpose.

Question 3

What is the implied warranty of habitability in the context of Illinois new home construction?

Accepted Answer

A legal guarantee that newly constructed homes are safe, sanitary, and fit for occupancy

Answer

Illinois courts recognize an implied warranty of habitability that new homes must be constructed in a reasonably workmanlike manner and be fit for human habitation.

Question 4

If a client refuses to pay for completed work, an ICC contractor's most direct legal remedy in Illinois is to:

Accepted Answer

File a mechanics lien and potentially sue for payment

Answer

Filing a mechanics lien preserves the contractor's legal claim against the property and creates leverage to secure payment or pursue court action.

Question 5

Which of the following contractor behaviors constitutes a deceptive trade practice under the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act?

Accepted Answer

Misrepresenting the contractor's license status to a potential client

Answer

Claiming to be licensed when you are not, or misrepresenting credentials, is a deceptive trade practice that violates the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act.

ICC - Illinois Commerce Commission Certified Contractor Practice Test

ICC - Illinois Commerce Commission Certified Contractor Practice Test

ICC Consumer Protection and Dispute Resolution 3