Fill and Sign the Defects and Otherwise Properly Prepare the Surface to Receive the Paint that Insures Form

PAINTING CONTRACT THIS PAINTING CONTRACT (“Contract”), effective as of the date of the last party to sign below, is between , having an address at ("Contractor") and , having an For valuable consideration the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. SCOPE OF WORK: Contractor shall notify Builder of excessive defects in the drywall or other surfaces to be painted prior to commencing work. Contractor shall insure the painting surfaces are free from dust, dirt, mildew, fungus, loose materials, faults, defects and otherwise properly prepare the surface to receive the paint, that insures complete even coverage and adequate adhesion of the paint to the surface. Contractor agrees not to begin work until the surfaces to receive paint are clean, dry, free of defects, firm and sound to design shape. Upon completion, the painted surface shall be uniform in appearance; with complete coverage; free of runs, sags, and skips; with sharp clean edges, when finishes join other materials or colors; smooth without roughness, (excepting those surface materials whose natural texture is roughness, such as rough cedar beams and siding, textured siding, etc.); and pleasing to the eye. Contractor is responsible for all scheduling delivery of all painting materials. Contractor is responsible for the clean-up of any splatters caused during painting. PAINT, EXTERIOR: Number of Coats: Siding: Trim: Doors: Windows: * Deck: Garage Doors: Caulking: PAINT, INTERIOR: Walls of Finished Area: Number of Coats: Walls of Papered Area: Number of Coats: Ceilings: Number of Coats: Garage Walls: Number of Coats: Basements Walls: Number of Coats: Floors: Number of Coats: Ceilings: Number of Coats: Paint and Number of Coats Interior Millwork: Stain, Finish, and Number of Coats Interior Millwork: Paint and Number of Coats Cabinets: Stain and Number of Coats Cabinets: 2. WORK SITE: The Project shall be constructed on the property of Owner located at 3. TIME OF COMPLETION: Contractor shall commence the work to be performed under this Contract on or before and shall substantially 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. 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 any 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 Contractor c opies of any covenants, conditions, or restrictions that affect the Work Site. 7. CHANGES TO SCOPE OF WORK: Owner may make changes to the scope of the work, including changes to the drawings and specifications, from time to time during the construction of the Project. However, any such change or modification shall only be made by written "Change Order" signed by both parties. Such Change Orders shall become part of this Contract. Owner agrees to pay any increase in the cost of the Project as a result of a Change Order. In the event the cost of a Change Order is not known at the time a Change Order is executed, the Contractor shall estimate t he cost thereof and Owner shall pay the actual cost whether or not it is in excess of the e stimated cost. 8. 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. 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 Contrac t. If payment is not made when due, Contractor may suspend work on the job until such time as all payments due have been made without breach of the Contract pending 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 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 accomplishe d 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 exc used 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 shall 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 specifications sha ll control the drawings, and the Contract shall control both. If work is displayed on the drawings but not called for in the specifications, or if the work is called for in t he specifications but not displayed on the drawings, Contractor shall be required 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 this Contract exists between the parties. This Contract may only be modified 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 North Dakota. 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 Contract, the preva iling party in such proceeding shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs. 14. PERFORMANCE: (a) Contractor may, at its discretion, engage licensed subcontractors to 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 compliance with all building codes and applicable laws. To the extent required by law, all work shal l 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 clea n condition. 15. WARRANTY: All materials and installations incorporated into the work shall be new, unless otherwise specified, and shall be of good quality. Contractor agrees to repair any peeling, deteriorating, fading paint surfaces for a period of one year, and Contractor shall not be responsible for mildew or fungus that may form on painted surfaces. Contractor shall not be responsible after this period. Contractor shall not be responsible for builders' negligence. Contractor agrees to assist in securing fulfillment of warranties provided by the manufacturer on the materials supplied by Contractor. In the event, of peeling, deteriorating, fading paint surfaces within the warranty period and through fault of contractor, then Contractor agrees to repair within days of notice, weather permitting. Contractor's obligation to effect repairs, as described above in this paragra ph, is the only guarantee or warranty provided by Contractor to Owner with respect to the work. AGREED: CONTRACTOR: Signature Print Name & Title OWNER: Signature Print Name Date License Number Name and Address of License Holder Date * Optional notice required only for home solicitation sales. If the buyer is sixty-five years of age or older, and the purchase price of the product is greater than fifty dollars, the agreement must either state that the buyer may cancel the agreement within fifteen business days, or state in a conspicuous manner that if the buyer is not satisfied with the product for any reason, the buyer may contact the seller within a period of not less than thirty days from the date of purchase for a full refund of the purchase price, if the product has not been intentionally damaged or misused.NOTICE TO BUYER 1. Do not sign this agreement if any of the spaces intended for the agreed terms to the extent of then available information are left blank. 2. You are entitled to a copy of this agreement at the time you sign it. 3. You may pay off the full unpaid balance due under this agreement at any time, and in so doing you may receive a full rebate of the unearned finance and insurance charges. 4. You 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. 5. The seller cannot enter your premises unlawfully or commit any breach of the peace to repossess goods purchased under this agreement.NOTICE OF CANCELLATION __________________________ (enter date of transaction) 1. You may cancel this transaction, without any penalty or obligation, within three business days from the above date. 2. 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 ten business days following receipt by the seller of your cancellation notice, and any security interest arising out of the transaction will be canceled. 3. If you cancel, you must make available to the seller at your residence, in substantially as good condition as when received, any goods delivered to you under this contract or sale; or 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. 4. If you do make the goods available to the seller and the seller does not pick them up within twenty 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. 5. 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), at _________________________________________ (address of seller's place of business) not later than midnight of ______________________ (date). I hereby cancel this transaction. ______________________ (Date) ____________________________________ (Buyer's signature)NOTICE OF CANCELLATION __________________________ (enter date of transaction) 1. You may cancel this transaction, without any penalty or obligation, within three business days from the above date. 2. 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 ten business days following receipt by the seller of your cancellation notice, and any security interest arising out of the transaction will be canceled. 3. If you cancel, you must make available to the seller at your residence, in substantially as good condition as when received, any goods delivered to you under this contract or sale; or 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. 4. If you do make the goods available to the seller and the seller does not pick them up within twenty 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. 5. 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), at ___________________________________ (address of seller's place of business) not later than midnight of ______________________ (date). I hereby cancel this transaction. ______________________ (Date) ____________________________________ (Buyer's signature)