Home Improvement Contract
Contract No. __________·Date: ____________________
This Home Improvement Contract (this “Agreement”) is made as of ____________________ (the “Effective Date”) by and between ____________________, ____________________ (“Contractor”), and ____________________, ____________________ (“Client”). Contractor and Client are each a “Party” and together the “Parties”.
Summary of Key Terms
- Property / job site
- ____________________
- Client contact
- ____________________
- Contract price
- ____________________
- Deposit
- ____________________
- Start date
- ____________________
- Completion date
- ____________________
- Governing law
- ____________________
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows:
1.Scope of Work
1.1The Contractor will carry out the following work at ____________________ (the “Work”):
____________________
1.2Type of work: ____________________
1.3Materials: ____________________
1.4Excluded from the Work: Anything not described above, including repair of hidden or pre-existing damage, unless added by change order.
2.Client Responsibilities
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4.Permits, Codes and Licensing
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5.Schedule
5.1The Contractor will begin the Work on or about ____________________ and expects to complete it by ____________________. Dates may move because of weather, material shortages, change orders, permit or inspection delays, or other causes beyond the Contractor’s reasonable control; the Contractor will keep the Client informed of any delay.
6.Contract Price and Payment
6.1The Client will pay the Contractor a total of ____________________ (the “Contract Price”) for the Work described in this Agreement, plus any approved Change Orders.
6.2The balance is due in full on completion of the Work and the Client’s walk-through.
6.3Payments may be made by check, bank transfer or card. Amounts not paid within 10 days of their due date accrue a late fee of 1.5% per month (or the maximum allowed by law, if lower). The Contractor may pause the Work while any undisputed amount is more than 10 days overdue, after giving the Client written notice.
7.Changes to the Work
7.1Any change to the scope, materials, price or schedule must be agreed in a written change order signed (or confirmed by email or text) by both parties before the changed work begins. Each change order states the work, the price adjustment and any effect on the schedule. The Contractor is not required to carry out changes that have not been agreed in writing.
8.Hidden or Unexpected Conditions
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9.Insurance
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10.Workmanship Warranty
10.1The Contractor warrants that the Work will be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and will be free from defects in workmanship for 12 months after completion. If a workmanship defect appears during that period, the Client will notify the Contractor in writing and the Contractor will repair it at no charge within a reasonable time. Manufacturer warranties on materials are passed through to the Client. This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, neglect, accidents, alterations by others or normal wear and tear.
11.Final Walk-Through
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12.Site Protection and Clean-Up
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13.Subcontractors
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14.Indemnity and Limitation of Liability
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16.Right to Cancel
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17.Disputes and Governing Law
17.1The parties will first try to resolve any dispute by good-faith discussion. If that fails within 30 days, either party may pursue mediation or any remedy available by law. In any legal action to enforce this Agreement, the prevailing party is entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, to the extent permitted by law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of ____________________.
18.General
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You, the buyer, may cancel this transaction at any time prior to midnight of the third business day after the date of this transaction. See the attached notice of cancellation form for an explanation of this right.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have signed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
Contractor
____________________
Client
By (Signature):
Name:
Date:
Exhibit A
Change Order Form
Exhibit B
Certificate of Completion and Final Payment
Exhibit C
Notice of Cancellation
