NYC Home Improvement Contractor Exam (Latest Update 2025/ 2026) Study Guide Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Answers)
Question:
Must a contractor or salesperson provide the consumer with a separate Notice of Cancellation?
Answer:
Yes. At the time of signing the contractor or salesperson must attach to the signed contract two copies of a separate, completed form titled "Notice of Cancellation."
Question:
How much time does the home owner have to cancel the contract?
Answer:
Until midnight of the third business day.
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Question:
Must a contractor or salesperson inform the consumer orally of the consumer's right to cancel?
Answer:
Yes, verbally and written notice.
Question:
What if a contractor or salesperson fails to comply with the provisions requiring oral (spoken) and written notice of the consumer's right to cancel?
Answer:
The consumer may cancel the contract at any time.
Question:
How many days does a contractor or salesperson have to honor valid notice of cancellation?
Answer:
10 business days
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Question:
Do salespersons need to notify DCA about their employers?
Answer:
Yes within 48 hours of new employment.
Question:
What must all advertising and sales literature contain?
Answer:
DCA Home Improvement Contractor license number.
Question:
A "savings" claim in an adv ertisment cannot imply what?
Answer:
The amount specified is the selling price.
Question:
What type of guarantees or warranties can be made?
Answer:
Only as long as a defect is likely to show up.
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