Which of the following are grounds for disciplinary action?

• A. Failure to provide the owner with a Mechanics Lien Warning
• B. Failure to pay employees after receiving payment from the owner
• C. Failure to complete a project for the price stated in the contract
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

The situation tests disciplinary grounds tied to client protection, fair dealing, and lawful operation by a licensed contractor. Not giving the owner the required mechanics lien warning deprives them of information about their rights under lien laws, which is a misstep that license boards view as unprofessional conduct. When a contractor takes payment from the owner but doesn’t pay workers, that’s effectively wage theft and improper handling of funds, a clear violation of ethical and legal obligations that can trigger discipline. And promising to complete a project for a stated price and then failing to do so or deviating from the agreed price shows a breach of contract and lack of professional reliability, another basis for disciplinary action. Because each of these situations reflects improper conduct under the licensing board’s standards, all of the above are grounds for discipline.