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MD Home Improvement Law Flashcards

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

    Answer: Maryland Department of Labor, MHIC Unit

    The Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC), housed within the Maryland Department of Labor, is the agency responsible for licensing home improvement contractors and enforcing the Maryland Home Improvement Law.

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

    Answer: 18 years old

    Applicants for an MHIC license must be at least 18 years of age. This is a baseline eligibility requirement under Maryland Home Improvement Law.

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

    Answer: Replacing a residential roof

    Maryland Home Improvement Law covers alterations, repairs, and improvements to existing residential structures. Replacing a roof on an existing home falls squarely within this definition.

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

    Answer: The unlicensed contractor cannot enforce payment in court

    Under Maryland law, an unlicensed home improvement contractor cannot enforce a contract or collect payment through the courts. Licensing is a prerequisite for legal enforceability of home improvement contracts.

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

    Answer: Every two years

    MHIC licenses are renewed on a biennial (two-year) cycle. Contractors must submit renewal applications and fees before their license expires.

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

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

    Maryland law requires that all home improvement advertisements include the contractor's MHIC license number. Advertising without a valid license number is prohibited.