A contract says substitutions require owner approval, but a supplier ships a different model. What should happen before installation?
Correct Answer
B) Get approval.
A product substitution should be approved and documented before installation.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
A product substitution should be approved and documented before installation.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Install quickly.
Install quickly. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for product substitution.
Option C: Hide label.
Hide label. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for product substitution.
Option D: Bill later.
Bill later. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for product substitution.
Memory Technique
When approved clashes with documented, let the contract speak before Managing Material.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Product substitution from CSLB 2026 Law Book; CSLB Home Improvement Contracts / B&P Code Section 7159 written change order requirements; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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