Under Business and Professions Code Section 7159, which of the following home improvement contracts must be in writing and signed by both parties?
Correct Answer
C) Contracts for $500 or more
Business and Professions Code Section 7159 requires that all home improvement contracts for $500 or more must be in writing and signed by both the contractor and the buyer. This written contract requirement protects consumers and ensures proper documentation of the agreement.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Business and Professions Code Section 7159 specifically mandates that home improvement contracts for $500 or more must be in writing and signed by both the contractor and the buyer. This threshold amount of $500 is clearly established in the statute to protect consumers from disputes and ensure proper documentation. The written contract requirement applies to all home improvement work meeting or exceeding this dollar amount, regardless of the type of work being performed.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: All contracts regardless of amount
This is incorrect because Section 7159 does not require ALL contracts to be in writing regardless of amount. Contracts under $500 may be oral agreements. The law establishes a specific monetary threshold of $500 to trigger the written contract requirement.
Option D: Only contracts involving structural work
This is incorrect because the written contract requirement applies to all home improvement work of $500 or more, not just structural work. The law covers all types of home improvement projects including painting, landscaping, roofing, and other non-structural work.
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