Change orders to a home improvement contract are required to be signed by which parties?

Change orders to a home improvement contract are required to be signed by which parties?

• A. Homeowner
• B. Contractor
• C. Homeowner and Contractor
• D. Homeowner's Association

Answer: (C)

Change orders are amendments to the original home improvement contract that spell out added or changed work, costs, and scheduling. Because they modify the terms you initially agreed to, they must reflect mutual consent and be signed by both sides. The homeowner signs to authorize the extra work and its charges, while the contractor signs to acknowledge and commit to the revised scope and price. This dual signing creates a binding, enforceable record and helps prevent disputes over what was agreed or who is responsible for the added work. The HOA isn’t part of this typical homeowner–contractor agreement unless the project specifically involves HOA approval or property.

Change orders are amendments to the original home improvement contract that spell out added or changed work, costs, and scheduling. Because they modify the terms you initially agreed to, they must reflect mutual consent and be signed by both sides. The homeowner signs to authorize the extra work and its charges, while the contractor signs to acknowledge and commit to the revised scope and price. This dual signing creates a binding, enforceable record and helps prevent disputes over what was agreed or who is responsible for the added work. The HOA isn’t part of this typical homeowner–contractor agreement unless the project specifically involves HOA approval or property.