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Contract Clauses For Florida Home Renovations

Contract Clauses For Florida Home Renovations. information shared by Sonny Solomon at The Keyes Company

February 23, 2014 //  by Sonny Solomon

Having work completed on your home can be stressful. In addition to the step of finding a contractor, there are many things you should be conscious of regarding the actual contract to complete the work. It is helpful for both you and your contractor establish specific terms. The following are tips on contract clauses for Florida home renovations.

Common Contract Clauses

Most contracts will include some basic clauses. This often includes:

  • Contractor Details
  • Your Contact Details
  • Contracted Price
  • Information on the Work to Be Completed
  • How Payment Shall be Made

When it comes to these terms, more information is generally an added a benefit. Rather than short descriptions, ask for detailed ones. For example, if you are having many tasks performed, list each one on the contract along with its price. This will be helpful if you need to drop or change certain ones and will eliminate confusion over what the price was. Also note the manufacturer or model number of equipment if relevant. Everything that you negotiated with the contractor should be mentioned in the contract clauses.

Other Provisions to Include

Scheduling

Scheduling are a usual misunderstanding between property owners and contractors. To minimize dispute, note approximate start and end dates in the agreement. If timing is essential, that should be prominently included as well.

Responsibilities of Each Party

Contract clauses may also summarize additional terms for the contractor and the homeowner. It can indicate hours that a home may be accessed, areas of the home that they may access, and any other relevant guidelines. As the homeowner, you may be asked to perform certain tasks such as relocating belongings. The best way to confirm that all parties are aware of these things is to include it in the paperwork.

Contract Clauses For Florida Home Renovations

You may meet with several potential contractors before selecting one, hold multiple conversations with a single one, or have several contractors completing separate items simultaneously. It can be easy to mix up the facts that result in costly mistakes. Having a comprehensive agreement will help you stay organized and protect yourself. The tips on contract clauses for Florida home renovations in this article are merely a few general ideas and should not be taken as legal advice. Speak to a lawyer on questions relating to a contracts or issues.

Category: Home RepairTag: Florida, home renovations, contractors

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