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RESIDENTIAL SERVICE AND REPAIR CONTRACT Not applicable to swimming pools or spas
DATE SIGNED : ______________________________
Notice of Cancellation may be sent to the contractor at the address noted on the contract.
______________________________ ______________________________
(Contractors Name) (Owner's Name)
______________________________ ______________________________
(Contractor's License Number) (Owner's Home Address)
______________________________ ______________________________
(Contractor's Address) (Owner's Business Address)
______________________________ ______________________________
(Contractor's Phone Number/Fax) (Owner's Phone Number)
WOR K TO BE PERFORME D AT : ______________________________
A pp roximate Star t Date : __________________
A pp roximat e Completion Date : __________________
CO NTRAC T PRICE : $_______________
DOWN PA YM ENT : $_______________
(Ow ner ag rees to pa y Co ntracto r to tal cash price.) (If any, i f no t ap pli cable , pu t “n on e” )
Financ e Ch arge: _______________
(must be sta ted separatel y from th e cont ract amo unt in
dollar s and cents). (I
f non e, pu t “n on e”.)
Amount of Service Charge : _______________ You may only be charged one service charge,
including an trip charge or service fee.
This contract can be no more than seven hundred and fifty do llars ($750)
TIME AND MA TERIA LS ESTIMA TED CONTRACT PRIC E: $_______________
a t the set rate o f $ _______________ per quarter h our, half hour, or h our.
ESTIMA TED COST OF MA TERIALS : $ _______________. The actual contract
am ount of a time and m ateri als contract may not exceed th e es tim ated contract amount
without written authorization from the buyer.
OK for contractor to ta ke repla ced parts. The law requires tha t the contractor offer you
any parts tha t were rep lace d during th e service c all. If yo u do not want the parts, initia l the
ch eckbo x labeled “OK for contractor to ta ke repla ced parts ”.
List of Documents to be incorporated into the Contr act: EXHIBIT A – Commercial General Liability
Insurance, EXHIBIT B – Workers’ Compensation Insurance, EXHIBIT C – 3 day right to cancel,
EXHIBIT D – 7 day right to cancel, EXHIBIT E – Sample change order form.
Notice to the Buyer : The law requires that service and repair contract s must me et all of the
following requirements: (A) The price must be no mo re than seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750).
(B) You, the buyer, must have initiated contact wit h the contractor to request the work. (C) The
contractor must not sell you goods or services beyo nd those reasonably necessary to take care of the
particular problem that caused you to contact the c ontractor. (D) No payment is due and the contractor
may not accept any payment until the work is comple ted. (E) You are entitled to a comp letely
filled in and s igned copy of this agreement before any work m ay be started.
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The l aw requ ires th at th e contractor give you a not ice expl aining your r ight to can cel.
Initial the checkbox if the contractor has given y ou a Notice of Your Right to Cancel.
The law requires that the Contractor give you a no tice explaining your right to cancel
contracts for the repair or restoration o f resident ial premises damaged by a disaster. Initial
the checkbox if the Contractor has given you a “Not ice of Your Right to Cancel”
CONTRACTOR/AGENT SIGNATURE OWNER/BUYER SIGNATURE ____________________________________
CO -OWNER SIGNATURE
YOUR RIGHTS TO CANCEL BEFORE WORK BEGINS:
(A) You, the buyer, have the right to cancel this contract until: 1. You receive a copy of this
contract signed and dated by you and the contractor; and 2. The contractor starts work.
(B) However, even if the work has begun you, the buyer, may still cancel the contract for any of
the reasons specified in items 1 through 4 of this paragraph. If any of these reasons occur, you
may cancel the contract within three business days of signing the contract for normal service and
repairs, or within seven business days of signing a contract to repair or correct conditions
resulting from any sudden or catastrophic event for which a state of emergency has been de clared
by the President of the United States or the Governor, or for which a local emergency has been
declared by the executive officer or governing body of any city, county, or city and county:
1. You may cancel the contract if the price, including all labor and materials, is more tha n seven
hundred fifty dollars ($750).
2. You may cancel the contract if you did not initiate the contact with the contrac tor to request
the work.
3. You may cancel the contract if the contractor sold you goods or services beyond those
reasonably necessary to take care of the particular problem that caused you to contact the
contractor.
4. You may cancel the contract if the payment was due or the contractor accepted any money
before the work was complete.
(C) If any of these reasons for canceling occurred, you may cancel the contract as specifie d
under paragraph (B) above by e-mailing, mailing, faxing, or delivering a written notice to the
contractor at the contractor's place of business within three business days or, if applicable , seven
business days of the date you received a signed and dated copy of this contract. Include your
name, your address, and the date you received a signed copy of the contract and this notice. If you
cancel, the contractor must return to you anything you paid within 10 days of receiving the notice
of cancellation. For your part, you must make available to the contractor at your residence, i n
substantially as good condition as you received it, any goods delivered to you under this c ontract.
Or, you may, if you wish, comply with the contractor's instructions on how to return the goods at
the contractor's expense and risk. If you make the goods available to the contractor and the
contractor does not pick them up within 20 days of the date of your notice of cancellation, you
may keep them without any further obligation. If you fail to make the goods availabl e to the
contractor, or if you agree to return the goods to the contractor and fail to do so, then you remain
liable for performance of all obligations under the contract.
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1. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT AND DESCRIPTION OF THE SIGNIFICANT MATERIALS TO BE USED AND EQUIPMENT TO BE
INSTALLED:
(a) Project description:
(b) Significant materials to be used:
a. Materials to be provided by the Contractor:
b. Materials to be provided by the Owner:
(c) Equipment to be Installed:
(Delete (a) through (c) above if the contractor and owner have developed drawing s
and specifications covering everything mentioned above OR delete the section below
describing drawings and specifications if you and the customer choose to w rite all
the necessary Project information above. Delete this boxed section also.
Contractor shall provide the materials and perform the work described in the written
drawings and specifications indicated in Section 1 above. Such drawings a nd
specifications shall describe the project, specify materials to be us ed, which party is
responsible for providing such materials, and equipment to be installed.
2. WORK SITE: The Project shall be constructed on the property of Owner located at
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and more particularly described as
(hereafter "the Work Site"). Owner hereby authorizes Contractor to commence and
complete the usual and customary excavation and grading on the Work Site as may be
required in the judgment of the Contractor to complete the Project. Unless called for in
the drawings or specifications, no landscaping, finish grading, filling or excavation is to
be performed at the Work Site by the Contractor.
3. PERMITS: Contractor shall apply for and obtain such permits and regulatory approvals
as may be required by the local municipal/county government, the cost thereof shal l be
included as part of the Project price.
4. SOIL CONDITIONS: Con tractor shall have no responsibility for the condition of the
soils at the Work Site. Any excavation, filling or other work required by t he Owner other
than the usual and customary excavation and grading shall be agreed to i n a Change
Order for an amount in addition to the Contract Price. Contractor shall not be re sponsible
for any damages suffered by Owner as a result of the soil conditions at the Work Site.
5. INSURANCE: Contractor shall maintain general liability, workers compensation and
builder's risk insurance.
6. SURVEY AND TITLE: If the Project is near the Owner’s property boundary, Owner
will point out property lines to the Contractor. If the Owner or Contractor has an y doubt
about the location of the property lines, Owner shall provide Contractor with boundary
stakes through a licensed surveyor. In addition, Owner shall provide Contractor
documentation that Owner has title to the Work Site and shall provide Contr actor copies
of any covenants, conditions, or restrictions that affect the Work Site.
7. EXTRA WORK AND CHANGE ORDERS: Extra work and change orders become
part of this Contract once the order is prepared in writing and signed by both pa rties prior
to the commencement of any work covered by the new change order. The order must
describe the scope of the extra work or change, the cost to be added or subtrac ted from
the Contract, and the effect the order will have on the schedule of prog ress payments (if
applicable) or the completion date.
8. PRICING
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(a) CONTRACT PRICE:
{COST PLUS}
Owner agrees to pay Contractor the actual cost to Contractor of materials plus the sum of
$ for performing the services set forth in the scope of the work.
Contractor shall be paid as follows:
.
OR
{FIXED FEE}
Owner agrees to pay Contractor the sum of $ for performing the
services set forth in the scope of the work. Contractor shall be paid as follows:
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(b) DOWN PAYMENT:
Amount:
The down payment may not exceed $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract pric e,
whichever is less.
(c) SCHEDULE OF PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
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Payment
amount in
dollars and
cents Amount of work or service to be
performed Materials or equipment to be
supplied
The schedule of progress payments must specifically describe each phase of work,
including the type and amount of work or services scheduled to be supplied in each
phase, along with the amount of each proposed progress payment. IT IS AGAINST
THE LAW FOR A CONTRACTOR TO COLLECT PAYMENT FOR WORK
NOT YET COMPLETED, OR FOR MATERIALS NOT YET DELIVERED.
HOWEVER, A CONTRACTOR MAY REQUIRE A DOWNPAYMENT.
Upon satisfactory payment being made for any portion of the work performed, the
contractor, prior to any further payment being made, shall furnish to the person
contracting for the home improvement or swimming pool work a full and unconditional
release from any potential lien claimant claim or mechanics lien authorized pu rsuant to
Sections 8400 and 8404 of the Civil Code for that portion of the work for which payment
has been made.
(d) FINANCE CHARGE (if applicable):
Amount: $
Law requires the finance charge to be stated in dollars and cents and to be set out
separately from the Contract amount.
9. LATE PAYMENT/DEFAULT: A failure to make payment for a period in excess of ten
(10) days from the due date shall be deemed a material breach of this Contr act. If
payment is not made when due, Contractor may suspend work on the job until such ti me
as all payments due have been made without breach of the Contract pendi ng payment or
resolution of any dispute. Owner agrees to pay a late charge of 1% of all payments that
are more than ten (10) days late plus interest at the rate of 1% per month.
10. DESTRUCTION AND DAMAGE : If the Project is destroyed or damaged for any
reason, except where such destruction or damage was caused by the sole negligence of
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the Contractor or its subcontractors, Owner shall pay Contractor for any additional work
done by Contractor in rebuilding or restoring the Project to its condition prior to such
destruction or damage. If the estimated cost of replacing work already a ccomplished by
Contractor exceeds 20 percent of the Contract price, either the Contractor or Owner may
terminate this Contract. Upon termination by either party, Contractor shall be excused
from further performance under this Contract and Owner shall pay Contractor a
percentage of the Contract price in proportion to the amount of work accomplished prior
to the destruction or damage.
11. ASSIGNMENT : Neither party may assign this Contract, or payments due under the
Contract, without the other party’s written consent. Any such assignment s hall be void
and of no effect.
12. INTERPRETATION: (a) Interpretation of Documents. The Contract, drawings, and specifications are
intended to supplement one another. In the event of a conflict, the specif ications shall
control the drawings, and the Contract shall control both. If work is displaye d on the
drawings but not called for in the specifications, or if the work is cal led for in the
specifications but not displayed on the drawings, Contractor shall be require d to perform
the work as though it were called for and displayed in both documents.
(b) Entire Agreement. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement of the parties.
No other agreements, oral or written, pertaining to the work to be performed under t his
Contract exists between the parties. This Contract may only be modifie d only by a
written agreement signed by both parties.
(c) Governing Law. This Contract shall be interpreted and governed in accordance
with the laws of the State of California.
13. ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS: If any party to this Contract brings a cause of
action against the other party arising from or relating to this Contrac t, the prevailing party
in such proceeding shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
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14. PERFORMANCE: (a) Contractor may, at its discretion, engage licensed subcontractors t o perform work
pursuant this Contract provided Contractor shall remain fully responsible for the proper
completion of the Project. (b) All work shall be completed in a workman-like manner and in complianc e with
all building codes and applicable laws. To the extent required by law, a ll work shall be
performed by individuals duly licensed and authorized by law to perform said work.
(c) Contractor agrees to remove all debris and leave the premises in broom clean
condition.
15. WARRANTY: Contractor's warranty shall be limited to defects in workmanship within
the scope of work performed by Contractor and which arise and become known wit hin
one (1) year from the date hereof. All said defects arising after one (1) year and defects in
material are not warranted by Contractor. Contractor hereby assigns to Ow ner all
warranties on materials as provided by the manufacturer of such materials.
16. REQUIRED NOTICES :
(a) You are entitled to a completely filled in copy of this Contract, si gned by both you
and the Contractor, before any work may be started.
(b) A notice concerning commercial general liability insurance is attac hed to this
Contract.
(c) A notice concerning workers’ compensation insurance is attached to t his Contract.
(d) Change Orders:
i. The Owner may not require a Contractor to perform extra or change-order work
without providing written authorization prior to the commencement of any work
covered by the new change order.
ii. Extra work or a change order is not enforceable against a buyer unless the
change order identifies all of the following in writing prior to the
commencement of any work covered by the new change order: (i) the scope of
work encompassed by the order; (ii) the amount to be added or subtracted from
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the Contract price; and (iii) the effect the order will make in the progress
payments (if applicable) or the completion date.
iii. A Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements for a change order does
not preclude the Contractor’s recovery of compensation for work performed
based upon legal or equitable remedies designed to prevent unjust enrichment.
(e) MECHANICS LIEN WARNING : Anyone who helps improve your property, but
who is not paid, may record what is called a mechanics' lien on your property. A
mechanics' lien is a claim, like a mortgage or home equity loan, m ade against your
property and recorded with the county recorder. Even if you pay your contractor in
full, unpaid subcontractors, suppliers, and laborers who helped to improve your
property may record mechanics' liens and sue you in court to foreclose the li en. If a
court finds the lien is valid, you could be forced to pay twice or have a court officer
sell your home to pay the lien. Liens can also affect your credit. To pres erve their
right to record a lien, each subcontractor and material supplier must provide you with
a document called a '20-day Preliminary Notice.' This notice is not a lien. The
purpose of the notice is to let you know that the person who sends you the not ice has
the right to record a lien on your property if he or she is not paid. BE CAREFUL . The
Preliminary Notice can be sent up to 20 days after the subcontract or starts work or the
supplier provides material. This can be a big problem if you pay your contrac tor
before you have received the Preliminary Notices. You will not get P reliminary
Notices from your prime contractor or from laborers who work on your project. The
law assumes that you already know they are improving your property. PROTE CT
YOURSELF FROM LIENS. You can protect yourself from liens by gett ing a list
from your contractor of all the subcontractors and material suppliers that work on
your project. Find out from your contractor when these subcontractors started work
and when these suppliers delivered goods or materials. Then wait 20 days, paying
attention to the Preliminary Notices you receive. PAY WITH JO INT CHECKS. One
way to protect yourself is to pay with a joint check. When your contractor tells you it
is time to pay for the work of a subcontractor or supplier who has provided you with a
Preliminary Notice, write a joint check payable to both the contractor and the
subcontractor or material supplier. For other ways to prevent liens, visit CS LB's Web
site at www.cslb.ca.gov or call CSLB at 800-321-CSLB (2752). REMEMBER, IF
YOU DO NOTHING, YOU RISK HAVING A LIEN PLACED ON YOUR HO ME.
This can mean that you may have to pay twice, or face the forced s ale of your home
to pay what you owe."
(f) Information about the Contractors' State License Board (CSLB): CSLB is the state consumer protection agency that licenses and regulates construction contractors.
Contact CSLB for information about the licensed contractor you are considering,
including information about disclosable complaints, disciplinary actions, and civil
judgments that are reported to CSLB. Use only licensed contractors. If you file a
complaint against a licensed contractor within the legal deadline (usually four years),
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CSLB has authority to investigate the complaint. If you use an unlicensed contractor ,
CSLB may not be able to help you resolve your complaint. Your only remedy may be
in civil court, and you may be liable for damages arising out of any injuries to the
unlicensed contractor or the unlicensed contractor 's em ployees. For more
information: visit CSLB's Web site at
www.cslb.ca.gov ; call CSLB at 800-321-CSLB
(2752); or write CSLB at P.O. Box 26000, Sacramento, CA 95826.
(a) Under certain circumstances the law gives you a right to cancel a contract. Check the
appropriate box below describing your right to cancel this Contract:
i.
This Contract was negotiated at the Contractor’s place of business.
Consequently, the law does not provide a right to cancel.
ii.
This Contract was not negotiated at the Contractor’s place of business.
Consequently, the law requires that the Contractor give you a notice
explaining your right to cancel. Initial the checkbox if the Contr actor has
given you a “Notice of the Three -Day Right to Cancel.”
iii.
This Contract is for the repair or restoration of residential premises da maged
by any sudden or catastrophic event for which a state of emergency ha s been
declared by the President of the United States or the Governor, or for which a
local emergency has been declared by the executive officer or governi ng body
of any city, county, or city and county. Consequently, the law requires that the
Contractor give you a notice explaining your right to cancel. Initial th e
checkbox if the Contractor has given you a “Notice of the Seven -Day Right
to Cancel.”
AGREED:
CONTRACTOR:
Signature
Print Name & Title
Date ___________________________
Contractor’s License Number
OWNER:
Signature
Print Name
Date __________________________
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Contractor’s Business Address
If applicable:
Salesperson’s Name
Salesperson’s Registration Number
The owner or tenant has the right to require the contractor to have a performance and payment bond.
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EXHIBIT A
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
Contractor must check the box that applies
This Contractor does not carry commercial general liability insurance.
This Contractor carries commercial general liability insurance written by
(“Insurance Company”).
You may call the Insurance Company at to check Contractor’s
insurance coverage.
This Contractor is self-insured.
This Contractor is a limited liability company that carries liability insurance or maintains
other security as required by law. You may call
(“Insurance Company or Trust Company or Bank”) at
to check Contractor’s insurance coverage to check on the
contractor's insurance coverage or security.
Capitalized terms in this Exhibit shall have the same meanings that are assi gned to those terms in
the Contract.
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EXHIBIT B
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE
Contractor must check the box that applies
This Contractor has no employees and is exempt from workers’ compensation
requirements.
This Contractor carries workers’ compensation insurance for all employees.
Capitalized terms in this Exhibit shall have the same meanings that are assi gned to those terms in
the Contract.
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EXHIBIT C
3 DAY RIGHT TO CANCEL
This page is only applicable if this Contract was not negotiated at the Contractor’s place
of business. If so, the Owner is to receive two (2) copies. Capitalized terms in th is Exhibit
shall have the same meanings that are assigned to those terms in the Contract.
Notice of Cancellation (copy 1 of 2)
Date last party signed the Contract
You may cancel this transaction, without any penalty or obligation, within three business
days from the above date.
If you cancel, any property traded in, any payments made by you under the contract or
sale, and any negotiable instrument executed by you will be returned within 10 d ays
following receipt by the seller of your cancellation notice, and any security inte rest arising
out of the transaction will be canceled.
If you cancel, you must make available to the seller at your residence, in substanti ally as
good condition as when received, any goods delivered to you under this contract or sale, o r
you may, if you wish, comply with the instructions of the seller regarding the return
shipment of the goods at the seller's expense and risk.
If you do make the goods available to the seller and the seller does not pick them up within
20 days of the date of your notice of cancellation, you may retain or dispose of the goods
without any further obligation. If you fail to make the goods available to the seller, or if
you agree to return the goods to the seller and fail to do so, then you remain liable for
performance of all obligations under the contract.
To cancel this transaction, mail or deliver
a signed and dated copy of this cancellation
notice, or any other written notice, or send
a telegram to
Name of Seller (Contractor or
Salesman)
at
Address of Seller’s Place of Business
not later than midnight of .
Date
I hereby cancel this transaction.
Date
Owner’s Signature
Print Owner’s Name
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EXHIBIT C (continued)
This page is only applicable if this Contract was not negotiated at the Contracto r’s place
of business. If so, the Owner is to receive two (2) copies. Capitalized terms in this Exhibit
shall have the same meanings that are assigned to those terms in the Contract.
Notice of Cancellation (copy 2 of 2)
Date last party signed the Contract
You may cancel this transaction, without any penalty or obligation, within three business
days from the above date.
If you cancel, any property traded in, any payments made by you under the contract or
sale, and any negotiable instrument executed by you will be returned within 10 days
following receipt by the seller of your cancellation notice, and any security inte rest arising
out of the transaction will be canceled.
If you cancel, you must make available to the seller at your residence, in substan tially as
good condition as when received, any goods delivered to you under this contract or sale, o r
you may, if you wish, comply with the instructions of the seller regarding the return
shipment of the goods at the seller's expense and risk.
If you do make the goods available to the seller and the seller does not pick them up within
20 days of the date of your notice of cancellation, you may retain or dispose of the goods
without any further obligation. If you fail to make the goods available to the seller, or if
you agree to return the goods to the seller and fail to do so, then you remain liable for
performance of all obligations under the contract.
To cancel this transaction, mail or deliver
a signed and dated copy of this cancellation
notice, or any other written notice, or send
a telegram to
Name of Seller (Contractor or
Salesman)
at
Address of Seller’s Place of Busine ss
not later than midnight of .
Date
I hereby cancel this transaction.
Date
Owner’s Signature
Print Owner’s Name
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EXHIBIT D
This page is only applicable if the Contract is for the repair or restoration of res idential
premises damaged by any sudden or catastrophic event for which a state of emerg ency has
been declared by the President of the United States or the Governor, or for which a local
emergency has been declared by the executive officer or governing body of any city,
county, or city and county. If so, the Owner must receive two (2) copies. Capitalized terms
in this Exhibit shall have the same meanings that are assigned to those terms in the
Contract.
Notice of Cancellation (copy 1 of 2)
Date last party signed the Contract
You may cancel this transaction, without any penalty or obligation, within seven business
days from the above date.
If you cancel, any property traded in, any payments made by you under the contract or
sale, and any negotiable instrument executed by you will be returned within 10 days
following receipt by the seller of your cancellation notice, and any security inte rest arising
out of the transaction will be canceled.
If you cancel, you must make available to the seller at your residence, in substan tially as
good condition as when received, any goods delivered to you under this contract or sale, o r
you may, if you wish, comply with the instructions of the seller regarding the return
shipment of the goods at the seller's expense and risk.
If you do make the goods available to the seller and the seller does not pick them up within
20 days of the date of your notice of cancellation, you may retain or dispose of the goods
without any further obligation. If you fail to make the goods available to the seller, or if
you agree to return the goods to the seller and fail to do so, then you remain liable for
performance of all obligations under the contract.
To cancel this transaction, mail or deliver
a signed and dated copy of this cancellation
notice, or any other written notice, or send
a telegram to
Name of Seller (Contractor or
Salesman)
at
Address of Seller’s Place of Business
not later than midnight of .
Date
I hereby cancel this transaction.
Date
Owner’s Signature
Print Owner’s Name
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EXHIBIT D (continued)
This page is only applicable if the Contract is for the repair or restoration of res idential
premises damaged by any sudden or catastrophic event for which a state of emerg ency has
been declared by the President of the United States or the Governor, or for which a local
emergency has been declared by the executive officer or governing body of any city,
county, or city and county. If so, the Owner must receive two (2) copies. Capitalized terms
in this Exhibit shall have the same meanings that are assigned to those terms in the
Contract.
Notice of Cancellation (copy 2 of 2)
Date last party signed the Contract
You may cancel this transaction, without any penalty or obligation, within seven business
days from the above date.
If you cancel, any property traded in, any payments made by you under the contract or
sale, and any negotiable instrument executed by you will be returned within 10 days
following receipt by the seller of your cancellation notice, and any security inte rest arising
out of the transaction will be canceled.
If you cancel, you must make available to the seller at your residence, in substanti ally as
good condition as when received, any goods delivered to you under this contract or sale, o r
you may, if you wish, comply with the instructions of the seller regarding the return
shipment of the goods at the seller's expense and risk.
If you do make the goods available to the seller and the seller does not pick them up within
20 days of the date of your notice of cancellation, you may retain or dispose of the goods
without any further obligation. If you fail to make the goods available to the seller, or if
you agree to return the goods to the seller and fail to do so, then you remain liable for
performance of all obligations under the contract.
To cancel this transaction, mail or deliver
a signed and dated copy of this cancellation
notice, or any other written notice, or send
a telegram to
Name of Seller (Contractor or
Salesman)
at
Address of Seller’s Place of Business
not later than midnight of .
Date
I hereby cancel this transaction.
Date
Owner’s Signature
Print Owner’s Name
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EXHIBIT E
Capitalized terms in this Exhibit shall have the same meanings that are assi gned to those term s in
the Contract.
SAMPLE CHANGE ORDER
A. Scope of work encompassed by this change order:
B. Amount to be added or subtracted from the Contract price:
C. Effect this change order will have on progress payments (if applicable):
D. Effect this change order will have on the estimated completion date:
AGREED:
CONTRACTOR:
Signature
Print Name & Title
Date
OWNER:
Signature
Print Name
Date
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Checklist for Homeowners
Check Out Your Contractor
Did you contact the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) to check the status of the
contractor's license?
Contact the CSLB at 1-800-321-CSLB (2752) or visit our web site: www.cslb.ca.gov.
Did you get at least 3 local references from the contractors you are considering?
Did you call them?
Building Permits - will the contractor get a permit before the work starts?
Check Out the Contract
Did you read and do you understand your contract?
Does the 3-day right to cancel a contract apply to you?
Contact the CSLB if you don't know.
Does the contract tell you when work will start and end?
Does the contract include a detailed description of the work to be done, the material to be
used, and equipment to be installed?
This description should include brand names, model numbers, quantities and colors. Specific
descriptions now will prevent disputes later.
Are you required to pay a down payment?
If you are, the down payment should never be more than 10% of the contract price or $1,000,
whichever is less.
Is there a schedule of payments?
If there is a schedule of payments, you should pay only as work is completed and not before.
There are some exceptions - contact the CSLB to find out what they are.
Did your contractor give you a “Notice to Owner,” a warning notice describing liens and
ways to prevent them?
Even if you pay your contractor, a lien can be placed on your home by unpaid laborers,
subcontractors or material suppliers. A lien can result in you paying twice or, in some case s,
losing your home in a foreclosure. Check the “Notice to Owner” for ways to protect yourself.
Did you know changes or additions to your contract must be in writing?
Putting changes in writing reduces the possibility of a later dispute.
