CSLB Law & Business ExamContract Requirements and ExecutionMedium
A contractor enters into a service and repair contract with a homeowner for $900 to fix a broken water heater. Which of the following must the written contract include?
- AA description of the work to be performed and an itemized list of materials and parts, with total price
- BA blank space allowing the homeowner to fill in the price later
- COnly the total price rounded to the nearest hundred dollars
- DA copy of the contractor's marketing brochure
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. A description of the work to be performed and an itemized list of materials and parts, with total price
California law requires service and repair contracts to include a clear description of the work to be done and an itemized list of materials and parts to be used, along with the total contract price. This ensures transparency and protects the homeowner from unexpected charges.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Blank price spaces are prohibited; the contract must be complete when signed.
- C. Rounding the price is not permitted; the exact price must be stated.
- D. Marketing materials are irrelevant to legal contract requirements.
Service and Repair Contract Contents
Service and repair contracts must contain a description of work, itemized materials/parts, and total price to protect consumers.
- Applies to repair-focused contracts
- Must itemize materials and labor
- No blank spaces allowed
Memory trick: Itemize it, don't guess it