What is the maximum deposit a contractor can accept for a project with a total contract price of $1,500?

In Maryland, the law stipulates that contractors can only collect a certain percentage of the total contract price as a deposit for home improvement projects. For projects that cost less than $2,000, the maximum allowable deposit is generally set at $500. Therefore, for a project with a total contract price of $1,500, the contractor can only accept a deposit up to this maximum limit of $500. This regulation is designed to protect consumers by preventing contractors from requiring excessively large upfront fees, ensuring that they have a financial incentive to complete the work as agreed.