Louisiana Contractor Supplement Exam

A contractor in Louisiana completes $85,000 worth of work on a residential project. The owner pays $70,000 but disputes the remaining $15,000. If the contractor files a lien claim, what percentage penalty can be awarded if the contractor prevails in court?

A contractor discovers contaminated soil during excavation that requires special disposal. The disposal cost is $12,000, and transportation is $3,500. If this was not foreseeable from the contract documents, who typically bears this cost under Louisiana law?

A construction worker is injured on a Louisiana job site. The contractor's workers' compensation carrier has 15 days to investigate. If they don't respond within this period, what happens to the claim?

Under Louisiana law, what is the minimum amount of workers' compensation insurance coverage required for construction contractors?

A contractor's employee is injured on a job site in Louisiana. The contractor has workers' compensation insurance. Which statement is correct regarding the employee's rights?

Under Louisiana Civil Code, if a building contract does not specify a completion date, when is the work considered to be due?

Under Louisiana building codes, what is the minimum width required for emergency egress windows in bedrooms?

A Class B contractor in Louisiana wants to bid on a project worth $175,000. What action must they take?

A contractor's worker is injured and files for workers' compensation. The injury occurred due to the worker's intoxication. Under Louisiana law, what is the likely outcome?

A general contractor discovers contaminated soil during excavation for a commercial project in Louisiana. Which state agency must be notified?

A contractor discovers contaminated soil during excavation in Louisiana. Which state agency must be notified immediately?

A subcontractor completes electrical work but the general contractor hasn't paid. Under Louisiana lien law, who can the subcontractor file a lien against?

Under Louisiana R.S. 37:2150, what is the minimum experience requirement for a residential building contractor license?

Which Louisiana agency has jurisdiction over contractor licensing disputes and disciplinary actions?

Under Louisiana's Private Works Act, what is the maximum time period after substantial completion that a contractor has to file a lien claim on private property?

Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 2762, what is the prescriptive period for construction defect claims on immovable property?

Under Louisiana law, what happens to a contractor's license if they are convicted of a felony related to their contracting business?

What is the minimum bond amount required for a Louisiana residential building contractor license?

A material supplier delivered $15,000 worth of lumber on January 10th to a private construction project. The project was completed on March 1st. Under Louisiana's Private Works Act, what is the latest date the supplier can file their statement of claim?

A Louisiana contractor completes a $45,000 residential addition project. The homeowner pays $38,000 but disputes the final $7,000, claiming defective work. Under Louisiana Civil Code, what is the contractor's best legal remedy?

What continuing education requirement must Louisiana residential contractors complete for license renewal?

A Louisiana contractor's employee earns $3,200 per month and is injured on the job, resulting in total temporary disability. What is the approximate weekly workers' compensation benefit if the state average weekly wage is $950?

A contractor employs 8 workers in Louisiana. What is the annual workers' compensation insurance premium if the base rate is $8.50 per $100 of payroll and the total annual payroll is $480,000?

Under Louisiana Civil Code, what is the contractor's warranty period for major structural defects in residential construction?

According to R.S. 37:2150, how often must a Louisiana contractor renew their license?

A subcontractor provides preliminary notice on a Louisiana private project on March 1st. The subcontractor's last day of work was June 15th. What is the deadline to file the lien claim?

A contractor employs 5 workers on a residential project. The total weekly payroll is $4,200. If the workers' compensation rate is $8.50 per $100 of payroll, what is the weekly premium?

A contractor has a workers' compensation experience modification rate (EMR) of 1.25. If the base premium is $15,000, what is the actual premium owed?

Under Louisiana Civil Code, if a contractor discovers a latent defect in the building plans during construction that could affect structural integrity, what is the contractor's primary legal obligation?

According to Louisiana R.S. 37:2150, which of the following is NOT required for contractor license renewal?