ࡱ> M aKbjbj== "WW0lPPPPPPPdbbb8\<d8(>8v|s&u&u&u&u&u&u&$( +&YPPPP& PP' P"PPs& Ps&  $%hPPs&2 P dd brS&s&(08(c&++s& ddPPPPCONTRACT MAJOR HOME REPAIRS OR REMODELING __ FORMTEXT      __, Homeowner, desires to contract with, _ FORMTEXT      __, Contractor, to perform certain work on property located at: __ FORMTEXT      __ Job Description The work to be performed under this agreement consists of the following (be specific): __ FORMTEXT      __ Payment Terms In exchange for the specified work, homeowner agrees to pay Contractor as follows (choose one and check the appropriate boxes):  FORMCHECKBOX  a. $__ FORMTEXT      __, payable all labor and materials, in installments by  FORMCHECKBOX cash  FORMCHECKBOX check as follows: __ FORMTEXT      __  FORMCHECKBOX  b. $__ FORMTEXT      __, payable in installments for labor by  FORMCHECKBOX cash  FORMCHECKBOX check as follows: __ FORMTEXT      __ Homeowner shall pay for material upon their delivery to the worksite, or as follows: __ FORMTEXT      __  FORMCHECKBOX  c. $__ FORMTEXT      __, per hour for each hour of work performed up to a maximum of $__ FORMTEXT      __ plus cost of materials to be billed by Contractor as follows: __ FORMTEXT      __  FORMCHECKBOX  d. $__ FORMTEXT      __, including labor and materials for the first phase of the specified work; $__ FORMTEXT      __ payable by  FORMCHECKBOX  cash  FORMCHECKBOX  check at the beginning of the specified work; and $__ FORMTEXT      __ payable by  FORMCHECKBOX  cash  FORMCHECKBOX  check at completion of the first phase of the specific work. Terms for additional phases of the specific work shall be agreed upon by Contractor and Homeowner prior to the beginning of each additional phase and added to this contract as a written amendment Time of Performance The work specified in Clause 1 shall be (check the boxes and provide dates):  FORMCHECKBOX  started on or about __ FORMTEXT      __  FORMCHECKBOX  completed on or about __ FORMTEXT      __  FORMCHECKBOX  started and completed as follows: __ FORMTEXT      __ Time is of the essence Independent Contract Status It is agreed that Contractor shall perform the specified work as an independent contract. Contractor (check the appropriate boxes and provide description, if necessary):  FORMCHECKBOX  maintains his or her own independent business.  FORMCHECKBOX  shall use his or her own tools and equipment except: __ FORMTEXT      __  FORMCHECKBOX  shall perform the work independent of Homeowner s supervision, being responsible only for satisfactory completion of the work. Contractor may use subcontractors, but shall be solely responsible for supervising their work and for the quality of the work they produce. License Status and Number Contractor shall comply with all state and local licensing and registration requirements for type of work involved (check one box and provide description):  FORMCHECKBOX  Contractors state license or registration is for the following type of work and carries the following number: __ FORMTEXT      __  FORMCHECKBOX  Contractor s local license or registration is for the following type of work and carries the following number: __ FORMTEXT      __  FORMCHECKBOX  Contractor is not required to have a license or registration for the specified work, for the following reasons: __ FORMTEXT      __ Liability Waiver If contractor is injured in the course of performing the specific work, Homeowner shall be exempt from liability for those injuries to the fullest extent allowed by law. Permits and Approvals (Check the appropriate boxes)  FORMCHECKBOX  Contractor  FORMCHECKBOX  Homeowner shall be responsible for determining which permits are necessary and for obtaining the permits.  FORMCHECKBOX  Contractor  FORMCHECKBOX  Homeowner shall pay for all state and local permits necessary for performing the specific work.  FORMCHECKBOX  Contractor  FORMCHECKBOX  Homeowner shall be responsible for obtaining approval from the local homeowners association, if required. Liens and Waivers of Liens To protect Homeowner against liens being filed by Contractor, subcontractors and providers of materials, Contractor agrees that (check one box and provide description, if necessary):  FORMCHECKBOX  Final payment to Contractor under Clause 2 shall be withheld by Homeowner until Contractor presents Homeowner with lien waivers, lien releases, or acknowledgment of full payment from each subcontractor and materials provider.  FORMCHECKBOX  All checks to Contractor shall also be made out jointly to all subcontractors and materials suppliers.  FORMCHECKBOX  Contractor shall not: Use a subcontractor without first obtaining a lien waiver or release and delivering a copy to Homeowner; or Use any materials without obtaining an acknowledge of full payment from the materials supplier and delivering a copy to Homeowner.  FORMCHECKBOX  Homeowner and Contractor agree that Homeowner shall be protected against liens in the following manner: __ FORMTEXT      __ Materials All materials shall be new, in compliance with all applicable laws and codes, and shall be covered by a manufacturer s warranty if appropriate, except as follows: __ FORMTEXT      __ The materials shall consist of (check one box and provide description, if necessary):  FORMCHECKBOX  the materials described in Clause 1.  FORMCHECKBOX the materials described in the Schedule of Materials attached to this contract.  FORMCHECKBOX  the following items: __ FORMTEXT      __ The materials shall be purchased by (check one box):  FORMCHECKBOX  Contractor, to be reimbursed as specified in Clause 2.  FORMCHECKBOX  Homeowner. What Constitutes Completion The work specified in Clause 1 shall be considered completed upon approval by Homeowner, provided that Homeowners approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Except for the retainage amount of 10% of the contract price, substantial performance of the specified work in a workmanlike manner shall be considered sufficient grounds for Contractor to require final payment by Homeowner, except as provided in Clause 8 (Liens and Waiver of Liens). Limited Warranties Contractor will complete the specified work in a substantial and workmanlike manner according to standard practices prevalent in Contractors trade. Contractor warrants that: (check one or more boxes and provide descriptions, if necessary):  FORMCHECKBOX  the specified work will comply with all applicable building codes and regulations.  FORMCHECKBOX  the labor and materials provided as part of the specified work will be free from defects for __ FORMTEXT      __ from the date of completion  FORMCHECKBOX  Additional warranties offered by the Contractor are as follows: __ FORMTEXT      __ Dispute Resolution If any dispute arises under the terms of this agreement, the parties agree to select a mutually agreeable neutral third party to help them mediate it. If the mediation is deemed unsuccessful, the parties agree that (check one box):  FORMCHECKBOX  the dispute shall be decided by the applicable small claims court if the amount in dispute is within the courts jurisdiction, and otherwise by binding arbitration under the rules issued by the American Arbitration Association. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final.  FORMCHECKBOX  the dispute shall be directly submitted to binding arbitration under the rules issued by the American Arbitration Association. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final.  FORMCHECKBOX  the dispute shall be settled according to the laws of the state that apply to this agreement. Any costs and fees (other than attorney fees) associated with mediation and arbitration shall be shared equally by the parties. Attorney fees associated with arbitration or litigation shall be paid as follows (check one box):  FORMCHECKBOX  Each party shall pay his or her own attorney fees.  FORMCHECKBOX  The reasonable attorney fees of the prevailing party shall be paid by the other party. Late Performance If performance of the specified work is late, Contractor agrees that (check one box and provide description, if necessary):  FORMCHECKBOX  Homeowner shall be damaged in the amount of $__ FORMTEXT      __ per __ FORMTEXT      __ and that Contractor shall be liable for such sums, which may be credited against any sums owed to Contractor by Homeowner.  FORMCHECKBOX  A dispute over any damages or loss claimed by Homeowner for the delay in performance of the specified work shall be resolved as provided in Clause 12 of this agreement. Change Order (Mid-Performance Amendments) The Contractor and Homeowner recognize that: Contractors original cost and time estimates may prove too low due to unforeseen events, or to factors unknown to the Contractor when the contract was made; Homeowner may desire a mid-job change in the specifications that would add time and cost to the specified work possibly inconvenience the Contractor; or Other provisions of the contract may be difficult to carry out because of unforeseen events, such as a materials shortage or a labor strike. If these or other events beyond the control of the parties reasonable require adjustments to this contract, the parties shall make a good faith attempt to agree on all necessary particulars. Such agreements shall be put in writing, signed by the parties and added to this contract. Failure to reach agreement shall be deemed a dispute to be resolved as agreed in Clause 12. Indemnification (Hold Harmless) Clause Contractor agrees to (check appropriate boxes and provide description, if necessary):  FORMCHECKBOX  Hold harmless and indemnify Homeowner for all damages, costs and attorney fees that arise out of harm caused to Contractor, subcontractors and other third parties, known and unknown, by Contractors performance of the specified work, except as follows: __ FORMTEXT      __  FORMCHECKBOX  Obtain adequate business liability insurance that will cover Job and any injuries to subcontractors or employees. Surety Bond Prior to beginning job, Contractor shall be required to obtain a surety bond covering Contractor s obligations under this contract, in the amount of $__ FORMTEXT      __ Site Maintenance Contractor agrees to be bound by the following conditions when performing the specified work (check the appropriate boxes and provide descriptions):  FORMCHECKBOX  Contractor shall perform the specified work between the following hours: __ FORMTEXT      __  FORMCHECKBOX  At the end of each day s work, Contractor s equipment shall be stored in the following location: __ FORMTEXT      __  FORMCHECKBOX  At the end of each day s work, Contractor agrees to clean all debris from the work area and leave all appliances and facilities in good working order except as follows: __ FORMTEXT      __  FORMCHECKBOX  Contractor agrees that disruptively loud activities shall be performed only at the following times: __ FORMTEXT      __  FORMCHECKBOX  Contractor agrees to confine all work-related activity, materials and products, including dust and debris, to the following areas: __ FORMTEXT      __  FORMCHECKBOX  Contractor agrees that: __ FORMTEXT      __ 18. Additional Agreements and Amendments Homeowner and Contractor additionally agree that: __ FORMTEXT      __ All agreements between Homeowner and Contractor related to the specified work are incorporated in this contract. Any modification to the contract shall be in writing. Homeowner: ___________________________________(Seal) Dated:_____________________ Contractor: ____________________________________(Seal) Dated:_____________________ DISCLAIMER: THIS FORM IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE EXAMPLES OF THE KINDS OF TERMS THAT, AT A MINIMUM, SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN SUCH A CONTRACT. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO SERVE AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE ADVICE OF AN ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. BEFORE ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT INVOLVING GIVING SOMETHING OF VALUE TO ANOTHER FOR GOODS, SERVICES OR MATERIALS, BE CERTAIN THAT YOU HAVE A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF ALL OF THE TERMS IN THE CONTRACT AND WHAT REMEDIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON DEFAULT OF ONE OF THE PARTIES. 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