Under B&P Code 7159, which of the following information is NOT required to be included in a home improvement contract?
Correct Answer
D) The homeowner's credit score
The homeowner's credit score is not required information in a home improvement contract under B&P Code 7159.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The homeowner's credit score is purely financial/personal information held by the homeowner and has no bearing on the scope, price, or terms of the work. B&P Code 7159 focuses on disclosures that protect the homeowner regarding the work itself — not the homeowner's personal financial profile.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: The contractor's license number
The contractor's license number is explicitly required under B&P Code 7159 so homeowners can verify the contractor is properly licensed with the CSLB. Omitting it is a statutory violation.
Option B: A description of the work to be performed
A description of the work to be performed is a core requirement. Without it, the contract lacks specificity and the homeowner has no clear basis to hold the contractor accountable to a defined scope.
Option C: The total price of the contract
The total price (or method of calculating price) is a mandatory disclosure. Homeowners must know their total financial obligation before signing.
Memory Technique
Think of B&P 7159 as covering the '3 Ws of the job': Who (license number), What (work description), and How Much (price). A credit score is about the homeowner's wallet, not the job — it doesn't belong.
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