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The law test will consist of about 125 questions. The trade exams vary in length depending on your classification. There are about 80 to 125 questions on the trade, on average. In order to pass the law test you are required to answer 73% of the questions correctly.

A contract is an agreement between parties, creating mutual obligations that are enforceable by law. The basic elements required for the agreement to be a legally enforceable contract are: mutual assent, expressed by a valid offer and acceptance; adequate consideration; capacity; and legality.

California law requires all home improvement contracts to contain the name, business address, and license number of the contractor. This makes sense. As I discussed in my prior article, ?Disputes Between Homeowners and Contractors,? working with an unlicensed contractor can spell disaster for you.

Contracts longer than 1 year: If a contract will not be completed in full within a year of entering into the agreement, the contract must be in writing. This includes leases, employment contracts, and even nondisclosure agreements.

A thorough contract tells how the work will be done, when it will be done, what materials will be used, and how much it will cost. In California, a written contract is required for all home improvement projects over $500.

If someone is a minor or does not have the mental capacity, there may not be an enforceable contract. Legal purpose: The purpose of the agreement must not break the law. A judge can't enforce a contract to do something illegal, like sell illegal drugs. Additionally, some types of contracts must be in writing.