A salesperson promises free annual maintenance but the promise is absent from the contract. What is the risk?
Correct Answer
D) Unwritten promise.
Important warranty, service, or maintenance promises should be documented in the written contract documents.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Important warranty, service, or maintenance promises should be documented in the written contract documents.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Exclusions list.
Exclusions list. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for written contract terms.
Option B: Owner approval log.
Owner approval log. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for written contract terms.
Option C: Preconstruction notes.
Preconstruction notes. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for written contract terms.
Memory Technique
When important clashes with warranty, let the contract speak before Reviewing Sales.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Written contract terms from CSLB 2026 Law Book; CSLB Home Improvement Contracts / B&P Code Section 7159 home improvement contract requirements; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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