Oregon Construction Contractors (CCB) Practice Test

If a contractor solicits services at the consumer's home, how many days does the consumer have to cancel the contract?

1. 5 days

2. 3 days

3. 7 days

4. 10 days

The correct answer is: 3 days

When a contractor solicits services at the consumer's home, the law provides a cooling-off period during which the consumer has the right to cancel the contract. This is designed to protect consumers from high-pressure sales tactics that can occur in their home environment. The correct duration for this cooling-off period is three days. This three-day cancellation period allows consumers to reconsider their decisions without the obligation of being tied into a contract they may not want or fully understand. It reflects the recognition that decisions made in a home environment, particularly involving home improvement or services, might not always be made with full foresight of the implications. The other options present different periods that are not accurate for this specific scenario regarding home solicitation sales. Each of those options—whether it's five days, seven days, or ten days—extends beyond the statutory timeframe established to protect consumers in these types of transactions. Hence, three days is the legally mandated period for cancellation in this context.