Maryland Door-to-Door Sales Act Flashcards
Notice of cancellation
May cancel this transaction at any time prior to midnight of the fifth (5) business day or seventh (7) business day if the buyer is at least 65 years old, after the date of this transaction.
Unlawful Practices. It is an unfair or deceptive trade practice for a seller to:
- Fail to furnish the buyer with:
(a) A fully completed receipt or copy of any contract
(b) A statement which is in immediate proximity to the space reserved in the contract for the signature of the buyer (notice) - Fail to furnish the buyer, at the time he signs the door-to-door sales contract
(a) Is attached to the contract or receipt and is easily detachable; and
(b) Contains in 10 point boldface type the following information and statements in the same language as that used in the contract:
How soon does the contractor have to return the deposit to the buyer after receiving a notice of cancellation?
10 Business Days
What is the penalty for violation of the Maryland Door-to-Door sales act?
Any person who willfully violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment of not more than one year or both.
If a contract was agreed to and signed by both parties for the purchase of replacement windows at a trade show, would this sale be subject to the laws of the Door-to-Door Sales Act?
Yes, any place other then the contractor’s place of business.
If a consumer, by phone, contacted a roofing company and asked for a bid for their home, and the contract is signed at the home of the consumer without ever going to the office of the roofing company, is this sale subject to the laws of the Door-to-Door Sales Act?
Yes
Can a buyer waive his right to cancel a contract that falls into the category of “emergency situations?”
Yes - example locksmith service
When a buyer initiates the contact and requests a contractor to visit the home to make a repair or perform maintenance, is this sale to repair or maintain this home subject to the Door-to-Door Sales Act?
No
If a customer made a purchase entirely over the phone or by mail, would this sales be subject to the Door-to-Door Sales Act?
No, phone and mail only does not count.
Contractors cannot fail to provide a copy of the contract entered into between the contractor and this customer at the time this contract is executed.
True
The contract or sales receipt must inform the buyer in BOLDFACE TYPE a minimum size of __________ points in the area where their signature is required on the document that “You, the buyer, may cancel this transaction at any time prior to midnight of the fifth business day after the date of this transaction”.
10 Points
Where applicable, contractors must provide to their customers the form titled, ________________________ at the time of the sale.
Notice of Cancellation
If a customer cancels their transaction with you, how long do you have to return property traded in and money exchanged?
10 business days
If a customer cancels their transaction with you and agrees to ship the purchased item back to the seller, who pays for the shipping?
the seller
If a customer makes the goods available to the seller at their residence and the seller does not pick them up, at what point does the customer get to keep the goods?
20 days
