EstatePass
Law & BusinessContractsmedium23% of exam part

A $14,800 California home improvement contract is subject to the ordinary down-payment limit, with no applicable exception. It requests $1,480 before work starts. What is the problem?

Correct Answer

A) Exceeds cap.

The stated ordinary limit is $1,000 because 10% of $14,800 is $1,480. The requested down payment is $480 too high; ordering materials does not change that result.

Answer Options
A
Exceeds cap.
B
The payment is allowed because $1,480 is exactly 10 percent of the contract price.
C
The problem is only that the payment schedule needs a conditional lien waiver.
D
The initial payment can be collected if the garage conversion materials have been ordered.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The stated ordinary limit is $1,000 because 10% of $14,800 is $1,480. The requested down payment is $480 too high; ordering materials does not change that result.

Independent practice; verify any reference hint against the edition and category permitted for your booking. Official exam and reference-list sources →

Was this explanation helpful?

More Law & Business Questions

People Also Study

Related Study Resources

Practice More Contractor Exam Questions

Access all practice questions with progress tracking and adaptive difficulty to pass your contractor license exam.

Start Practicing

Disclaimer: EstatePass is an independent exam preparation platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any state contractor licensing board, the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), NASCLA, Pearson VUE, PSI, or any government agency. Exam requirements, fees, and regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your state's licensing board before making decisions. Information shown was last verified on the dates indicated and may not reflect the most recent changes.