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TRIM CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT THIS TRIM CONSTRUCTION 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: Trim work is interior or exterior construction made by cutting, surfacing, joining, gluing and fabricating various grade materials and moldings, such as paint -grade or stai n-quality wood or other products to provide a functional surface, and placing, erecting and finishing such work in structures. Trim products are installed wherever different construction finishing materials intersect along joints, corners, door frames, win dows and other building features. Trim work services include determining trim requirements, installing various types of trim (including door, bifold, casing, base or baseboard, base shoe, base cap, window stop, window stool, picture, corner guard, chair ra il, wainscoting, and staircase, and ceiling molding, paneling, handrails, cased openings, stairway railings, custom woodworking, built -in shelving, cabinetry, countertops, entry door surrounds, mantels, closet shelves, hanger rods, window hardware and door stops), setting doors, door sills, windows and window sills, and finishing trim by sanding and ensuring even intersection with walls, ceilings and floors. Contractor shall provide all necessary trim labor and materials, and perform all necessary trim work services described above and/or as set forth in the plans and specifications signed by both Owner and Contractor (“Project”). Such plans and specifications are hereby made a part of this Contract and may contain pictures, diagrams or measurements of the work area together with a description of the work to be done, materials to be used, and the equipment to be used or installed. 2. WORK SITE: The Project shall be constructed on the property of Owner located at 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. Unles s called for in the plans or specifications, no landscaping, finish grading, filling or excavation is to be performed at the Work Site by the Contractor. 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 . Contractor shall not be liable for any delay due to circumstances beyond its control including strikes, casualty, acts of God, illness, injury, or general unavailability of mater ials. 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 m aintain general liability and workers compensation insurance. 6. CHANGES TO SCOPE OF WORK: Owner may make changes to the scope of the work, including changes to the plans and specifications, from time to time during the construction of the Project. Howe ver, 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. I n the event the cost of a Change Order is not known at the time a Change Order is executed, the Contractor shall estimate the cost thereof and Owner shall pay the actual cost whether or not it is in excess of the estimated cost. 7. 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 Owne r appropriate releases or waivers of lien for all work performed or materials provided at the time the next periodic payment shall be due. 8. 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 Contract. 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 agre es 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. 9. 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 accomplished 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 thi s 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. 10. 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. 11. INTERPRETATION: (a) Interpretation of Documents. The Contract, plans, and sp ecifications are intended to supplement one another. In the event of a conflict, the specifications shall control the plans, and the Contract shall control both. If work is displayed on the plans but not called for in the specifications, or if the work is called for in the specifications but not displayed on the plans, 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 par ties. 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 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 Michigan. 12. 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 prevailing party in such proceeding shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs. 13. PERFORMANCE: (a) Contractor may, at its discretion, engage licensed subcontractors to perform work pursuant to this Contract provided Contractor shall remain ful ly 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 shall be performed by individuals dul y licensed and authorized by law to perform said work. (c) Contractor agrees to remove all debris and leave the premises in broom clean condition. 14. WARRANTY: Contractor's warranty shall be limited to defects in workmanship within the scope of work pe rformed by Contractor and which arise and become known within 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 Owner all warranties on mat erials as provided by the manufacturer of such materials. AGREED: CONTRACTOR: Signature ______________________________ Print Name & Title _____________ Date _______________________ License Number _______________ ________________ Name and Address of License Holder OWNER: Signature ______________________________ Print Name _______________ Date *Optional notice required only for home solicitation sales: NOTICE TO BUYER You, the buyer, 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. Additionally, the seller is prohibited fr om having an independent courier service or other third party pick up your payment at your residence before the end of the 3 -business -day period in which you can cancel the transaction. Notice of Cancellation ____________________________ (enter date of t ransaction) ____________________________ (date) You may cancel this transaction, without any penalty or obligation, within 3 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 business days following receipt by the seller of your cancellation notice, and any security interest arising out of the transaction will be canceled. 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 y ou wish, comply with the instructions of the seller regarding the return shipment of the goods at the seller's expense and risk. I 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 al l 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), at ________________________ ____ (address of seller's place of business) not later than midnight on ____________________________ (date). I hereby cancel this transaction. ____________________________ (date) _____________________________ (buyer's signature) * Optional provisions r equired only for home improvement installment contracts: 1. The contract must be titled Home Improvement Installment Contract 2. The following notice and information must be included: Notice to buyer: (1) Do not sign this contract before you read it. (2 ) You are entitled to a completely filled -in copy of this contract. (3) Under the law, you have the right to pay off in advance the full amount due and, under certain conditions, to obtain a partial refund of the finance charge. (4) You may rescind or canc el this contract, not later than 5 p.m. on the business day following the date thereof by giving written notice of rescission to the contractor or his agent at his place of business given in the contract or by mailing the notice or cancellation to the cont ractor to his place of business given in the contract by depositing a properly addressed certified letter in a United States post office or mail box, but if you rescind after 5 p.m. on the business day following, you are still entitled to offer defenses in mitigation of damages and to pursue any rights of action or defenses that arise out of the transaction. The cash price of the goods and services which are the subject matter of the sale is ____________________________. The amount of the buyer's down pay ment is $____________. This includes an allowance given by the contractor of $_____________. The amounts paid in money is $___________. The amount paid in goods, described as ____________________________, is $___________. The unpaid cash balance is $___________. Insurance Premium Payments (if applicable): a. Type of insurance: ____________________ Term of insurance: ___________ Premium paid: $___________ To be procured by: Buyer Contractor b. Type of insurance: _______ _____________ Term of insurance: ___________ Premium paid: $___________ To be procured by: Buyer Contractor The amount of official fees, if any, is $___________. The principal amount financed is $___________. The amount of the finance charge is $_____ ______. The time balance, which is the sum of the principal amount financed and finance charge, payable by the buyer to the contractor is $___________. The number of installments required is ___________. The amount of each installment is $___________. The due date or period of each installment is ___________. The time sale price, which is the total of the cash price of the goods and services or services, the finance charge, and the amounts, if any, included for insurance premiums and official fees, is $___________. If any installment substantially exceeds in amount any prior installment other than the down payment, the following legend must be included: This contract is not payable in installments of equal amounts. Followed, if there be but 1 larger ins tallment, by: An installment of $___________ will be due on ____________________________, or if there be more than 1 larger installment, by: Larger installments will be due as follows: ____________________________ (Insert the amount or amounts of every lar ger installment and its due date).