Home Improvement Farm Sink Addition

HOME IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT — FARM SINK ADDITION

Client Name:    Contractor Name:

Property Address:

Agreement Date:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client is the owner or lawful occupant of the Property located at the Property Address set forth above and desires to engage the Contractor to perform work to install and/or modify plumbing and cabinetry necessary for the addition of a farm sink (the "Work"); and

WHEREAS, Contractor is duly licensed, experienced and capable of performing the Work and represents that Contractor holds applicable licenses, permits and insurance required to perform the Work; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to reduce to writing the terms and conditions under which Contractor will perform the Work and Client will pay for the Work.

SCOPE OF WORK

Work includes but is not limited to demolition as indicated, modification or replacement of cabinetry, routing and installation of supply and drain plumbing, installation of sink and fixtures, countertop modifications, sealing and finish carpentry, applicable electrical adjustments necessary for disposal or fixtures, and final cleanup. The Work shall conform to applicable building and plumbing codes and to industry-standard practices for residential kitchen fixtures.

PAYMENT TERMS

Final payment shall be due upon substantial completion and Client's written acceptance of the Work, subject to agreed punch-list items. Contractor shall not be required to obtain final acceptance without receipt of final payment except as provided by law.

PERMITS, INSPECTIONS, MATERIALS

Contractor shall procure and pay for all permits, inspections and approvals required by local authorities for the Work unless otherwise agreed in writing. Contractor will provide copies of permit approvals to Client upon request.

Materials shall be new and of the quality described in the Scope of Work. Substitutions shall require Client's prior written approval. Contractor shall provide receipts for materials purchased under any allowance and credit or charge accordingly.

CHANGE ORDERS

Any modification to the Scope of Work, price, or schedule shall be made only by a written Change Order signed by both parties describing the change, adjusted price, and any change to the schedule. Contractor shall not proceed with changed work without an executed Change Order except to remedy an emergency that threatens safety or property.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Commencement Date: . Estimated Completion Date: .

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if the breaching party fails to cure the breach within days after written notice. Upon termination for cause, Client shall pay Contractor for Work performed and materials ordered and non‑recoverable costs incurred through the date of termination, less any damages resulting from Contractor's breach.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall treat as confidential all non-public information obtained from the other party in connection with this Agreement and shall not disclose such information except to employees, subcontractors or agents who have a need to know for performance, or as required by law. Confidential information shall remain the property of the disclosing party and shall be returned or destroyed upon reasonable request. This obligation does not apply to information that is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party.

WARRANTY, INSURANCE, INDEMNITY

Contractor warrants that workmanship performed under this Agreement will be free from defects for a period of from substantial completion. Manufacturer warranties for fixtures and appliances are separate. This warranty does not cover damage due to misuse, neglect, normal wear and tear, or modifications not performed by Contractor.

Contractor shall maintain commercial general liability and workers' compensation insurance as required by law and shall provide proof of insurance upon Client's reasonable request. Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold Client harmless from claims arising out of Contractor's performance, except to the extent caused by Client's negligence or willful misconduct.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Upon substantial completion, Contractor will notify Client in writing. Client shall inspect the Work within calendar days and provide written acceptance or a punch list of items to be corrected. Contractor shall correct punch-list items within a commercially reasonable time at no additional cost unless caused by Client request or conditions outside Contractor's control.

LIENS AND RELEASES

Contractor shall not permit any mechanic's or materialman's liens to be filed against the Property for labor or materials furnished under this Agreement. Contractor shall provide lien waivers upon receipt of payment as required. If a lien is filed due to Contractor's failure to pay a subcontractor or supplier, Contractor shall promptly remove the lien at Contractor's expense.

GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict of law principles. The parties shall first attempt to resolve disputes through good faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in the county where the Property is located, in accordance with the arbitration rules agreed at the time of arbitration.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including all exhibits and any executed Change Orders, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Work and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, written or oral. No modification shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other, except that Contractor may assign receivables to a financing institution. Notices shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below or such other addresses as the parties may designate in writing.

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