A homeowner in Georgia hires a contractor for a $35,000 kitchen renovation. The contractor must provide a written contract if the job exceeds what amount?
Correct Answer
D) $25,000
Georgia law requires written contracts for home improvement work exceeding $25,000 under the Georgia Home Improvement Act.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The Georgia Home Improvement Act requires written contracts for home improvement work that exceeds $25,000. Since this kitchen renovation is $35,000 — which exceeds the $25,000 threshold — the contractor is legally required to provide a written contract. The $25,000 figure is the statutory trigger.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: $50,000
$50,000 is too high. The written contract requirement triggers at $25,000, not $50,000. Using $50,000 as the threshold would mean many substantial home improvement projects above $25,000 and below $50,000 could legally avoid written contracts — which is not the intent of Georgia law.
Option B: $30,000
$30,000 is not the statutory threshold. While it is between the correct answer and other distractors, Georgia law specifically sets the written contract requirement at $25,000. This distractor tests whether candidates remember the exact dollar amount.
Option C: $35,000
$35,000 is the amount of the specific project in the question, not the legal threshold. The written contract requirement is set by statute at $25,000 — the project value is coincidental and changes with each scenario.
Memory Technique
Georgia written contract threshold = '$25K is the key.' Any home improvement job worth more than $25,000 must be in writing. Think: 'Twenty-five thousand — put it in writing or it's frightening (for the contractor).'
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