A contract says the contractor will obtain permits, but the project manager asks the owner to handle them after signing. What should document the shift?
Correct Answer
B) Written change.
Changing permit responsibility should be documented in writing because it changes the agreed contract duties.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Changing permit responsibility should be documented in writing because it changes the agreed contract duties.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Add the license number.
Add the license number. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for permit responsibility.
Option C: Allowance reconciliation.
Allowance reconciliation. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for permit responsibility.
Option D: Approval came late.
Approval came late. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for permit responsibility.
Memory Technique
When changing clashes with documented, let the contract speak before Reconciling Starts.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Permit responsibility from CSLB 2026 Law Book; CSLB Home Improvement Contracts / B&P Code Section 7159 cited compliance rule order requirements; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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