Laguna Niguel Plumbing Contract Services Request

PLUMBING CONTRACT

THIS PLUMBING CONTRACT (“Contract”), effective as of the date of the last party to sign below, is between , having an address at ("Contractor") and having an address at ("Owner").

For valuable consideration the parties hereby agree as follows:

1. SCOPE OF WORK:

Other:

Location, Type & Number of:

Water Stops/Shutoffs:

Location, Soft Water:

Exterior Water Faucets:

Contractor shall provide all labor and materials, and perform all work necessary for the completion of the residence, structure, or improvements as described in the drawings and specifications signed by both Owner and Contractor (“Project”) Such drawings and specifications are hereby made a part of this Contract.

2. WORK SITE: The Project shall be constructed on the property of Owner located at and more particularly described as (hereafter "the Work Site").

3. TIME OF COMPLETION: Contractor shall commence the work to be performed under this Contract on or before and shall substantially complete the work on or before .

4. 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 shall be included as part of the Project price.

5. SOIL CONDITIONS: Contractor shall have no responsibility for the condition of the soils at the Work Site.

6. INSURANCE: Contractor shall maintain general liability, workers compensation and builder's risk insurance.

7. SURVEY AND TITLE: If the Project is near the Owner’s property boundary, Owner will point out property lines to the Contractor.

8. CHANGES TO SCOPE OF WORK: Any change or modification shall only be made by written "Change Order" signed by both parties.

9. 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:

Contractor shall furnish Owner appropriate releases or waivers of lien for all work performed or materials provided at the time the next periodic payment shall be due.

10. LATE PAYMENT/DEFAULT: 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.

11. DESTRUCTION AND DAMAGE: If the Project is destroyed or damaged for any reason, Owner shall pay Contractor for any additional work done by Contractor in rebuilding or restoring the Project.

12. ASSIGNMENT: Neither party may assign this Contract, or payments due under the Contract, without the other party’s written consent.

13. INTERPRETATION:

(a) Interpretation of Documents. The Contract, drawings, and specifications are intended to supplement one another.

(b) Entire Agreement. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement of the parties.

(c) Governing Law. This Contract shall be interpreted and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey.

14. ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS: Prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs.

15. PERFORMANCE:

(a) Contractor may engage licensed subcontractors to perform work.

(b) All work shall be completed in a workman-like manner and in compliance with all building codes and applicable laws.

(c) Contractor agrees to remove all debris and leave the premises in broom clean condition.

16. WARRANTY: Contractor agrees to repair or replace any defective or malfunctioning items for a period of year(s). Owner and Contractor agree to inspect all equipment within days after installation.

A mortgage or security interest to be taken in connection with the financing or sale of the home improvement applies and is described as follows:

A person other than the seller is to act as the general contractor or assume responsibility for performance of the contract and is identified as:

Name:

Address:

NOTICE TO OWNER

Do not sign this contract in blank. You are entitled to a copy of the contract at the time you sign.

Workmen's compensation and public liability insurance are carried by the home repair contractor and applicable to the work to be performed under the contract.

The home repair contractor is qualified as a self-insurer pursuant to Title 34;

The home repair contractor is precluded from purchasing workmen's compensation under chapter 15 of Title 34 of the Revised Statutes, and does not carry workmen's compensation insurance.

AGREED:

* Required for use in home solicitation sales only:

RECEIPT

Contractor's Name

Contractor’s Place of Business

Description of the goods and services sold:

Amount of money paid by the owner or the cash value of any goods delivered to the home repair contractor at the time the home repair contract was entered into:

NOTICE TO OWNER: YOU MAY RESCIND THIS SALE PROVIDED THAT YOU NOTIFY THE HOME REPAIR CONTRACTOR OF YOUR INTENT TO DO SO BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, POSTMARKED NOT LATER THAN 5 P.M. OF THE THIRD BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING THE SALE.