According to B&P Code 7159, which of the following must be included in a home improvement contract for work over $500?
Correct Answer
C) A detailed description of work and materials
B&P Code 7159 requires home improvement contracts to include a detailed description of work to be performed and materials to be used.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Option C is correct. B&P Code 7159 requires that home improvement contracts for work over $500 include a detailed description of the work to be performed and the materials to be used. This requirement exists so that homeowners clearly understand the scope of the project and can verify that agreed-upon materials and methods are actually provided.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: The homeowner's credit score
The homeowner's credit score is a personal financial metric with no relevance to the scope of construction work. B&P Code 7159 does not require or even mention the homeowner's credit information — that would be a privacy violation with no consumer protection purpose.
Option B: The contractor's bond information only
Bond information alone is insufficient. While a contractor's license number, bond information, and workers' compensation information may be required disclosures, the question asks what MUST be included, and the bond information alone does not satisfy the core substantive requirement of a detailed description of work and materials.
Option D: A list of previous customers
A list of previous customers is not required by B&P Code 7159. While a contractor might voluntarily provide references, this is not a statutory requirement for a valid home improvement contract. B&P Code 7159 focuses on contract terms that protect the current homeowner, not marketing information.
Memory Technique
B&P 7159 is about protecting the homeowner from surprise. The key question the homeowner needs answered is: 'What exactly will you do and what will you use?' That is why a detailed description of work and materials is required. Everything else is secondary.
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