Which of the following information is NOT required to be included in a home improvement contract under B&P Code 7159?
Correct Answer
C) The homeowner's credit score
The homeowner's credit score is not required information in home improvement contracts. License number, work description, and project dates are all required under B&P 7159.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The homeowner's credit score is a personal financial metric that has no relevance to the construction contract itself. B&P Code 7159 specifies required contract elements related to the work, the parties, and their legal rights — not the homeowner's financial profile.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: The approximate start and completion dates
Approximate start and completion dates ARE required under B&P 7159. Homeowners must know the expected timeline for the project. Failure to include these dates is a violation.
Option B: The contractor's license number
The contractor's license number IS required on home improvement contracts. This allows the homeowner to verify the contractor's licensing status with the CSLB and is a key consumer protection element.
Option D: A description of the work to be performed
A description of the work to be performed IS required. This is one of the most fundamental requirements — without a clear scope of work, the contract would be meaningless and unenforceable.
Memory Technique
Think of B&P 7159 as a 'contractor disclosure checklist': Who are you (license number)? What will you do (description)? When will you do it (start/end dates)? What will it cost? None of these involve the homeowner's credit rating.
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