A service and repair contract for $1,850 must include which of the following under B&P Code 7159.5?
Correct Answer
C) Description of work to be performed
B&P Code 7159.5 requires service and repair contracts to include a description of the work to be performed, among other requirements.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
B&P Code Section 7159.5 governs service and repair contracts (generally under $750 for simple repairs, but the requirements apply to the category). A description of the work to be performed is a fundamental required element of any service and repair contract. The owner must know what work they are authorizing before signing. This is a basic consumer protection requirement that applies regardless of contract amount.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Detailed material specifications
Detailed material specifications are not specifically required under B&P Code 7159.5 for service and repair contracts. While specifications may be included for clarity, they are not a mandated element of the contract form under this section.
Option B: 3-day right to cancel notice
The 3-day right to cancel notice applies to home improvement contracts (B&P Code 7159) and home solicitation contracts, not to standard service and repair contracts under Section 7159.5. Service and repair work is typically urgent or time-sensitive, so the 3-day cancellation right does not apply in the same way.
Option D: Completion bond information
Completion bond information is not required in service and repair contracts under B&P Code 7159.5. Completion bonds are a separate contractual tool not mandated for this contract category.
Memory Technique
7159.5 = Service and Repair = 'What are you going to DO?' The description of work is the most basic question any contract must answer. If you can only remember one thing about 7159.5, remember: describe the work. Everything else is secondary.
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