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  1. A contractor is performing a renovation on a home built in 1965. The work involves disturbing more than 20 square feet of exterior painted surfaces. According to the EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, which of the following is a required action before work begins?

    Answer: Provide the homeowner with the EPA's "Renovate Right" lead hazard information pamphlet.

    The EPA's RRP Rule requires that for homes built before 1978, contractors must provide the owner with the "Renovate Right" lead hazard information pamphlet before starting any renovation that disturbs certain amounts of painted surfaces.

  2. A licensed contractor's work vehicle is used for transporting materials and tools to various job sites. According to MHIC regulations, what must be displayed on both sides of this vehicle?

    Answer: The contractor's MHIC license number, preceded by "MHIC #".

    MHIC regulations mandate that licensed contractors must conspicuously display their home improvement license number, preceded by the letters "MHIC #", on both sides of all work vehicles. The lettering must be at least 3 inches high.

  3. During a kitchen remodel, a homeowner requests a significant change to the cabinet layout that was not in the original signed contract. This change will add $2,500 to the total cost. What is the proper procedure for the contractor to follow?

    Answer: Execute a written change order signed by both the homeowner and the contractor before performing the new work.

    While the MHIC recommends all change orders be in writing, it is the best practice to avoid disputes. A written change order, agreed to and signed by both the contractor and the homeowner, creates a clear record of the new scope of work and cost, protecting both parties. The Door-to-Door Sales Act does not apply to transactions that are the result of a written change order.

  4. An MHIC licensed contractor fails to respond in writing to a formal complaint filed by a homeowner with the Commission. What is a potential disciplinary action the MHIC can take against the contractor for this failure to respond?

    Answer: Suspension of the contractor's license and a fine of up to $5,000.

    If a contractor fails to respond to a Notice of Complaint, the MHIC can schedule a show cause hearing. If the contractor is found to have violated the law by not responding, the Commission's Hearing Board can take disciplinary action, which may include suspending the license and imposing a fine of up to $5,000.

  5. Which of the following is a non-delegable duty of the prime contractor under Maryland Home Improvement Law?

    Answer: Securing all necessary permits and licenses for the project.

    According to the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), it is the non-delegable duty and obligation of the prime contractor to secure, or see to the securing of, every permit, license, or special exception necessary for the proper completion of the contract.

  6. A contractor's contract includes a mandatory arbitration clause. Which of the following is NOT a required disclosure within that clause according to MHIC regulations?

    Answer: A statement that the arbitrator's findings are always legally binding.

    The arbitration clause must state *whether* the arbitrator's findings are binding, but it is not required that they must be. The clause must also name the arbitrator, disclose any fees, and state that a Guaranty Fund claim will be stayed pending arbitration.