Legal Certificate of Completion

LEGAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

This Certificate of Completion is made effective as of by and between Client Name: and Contractor Name: (collectively, the Parties).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Parties entered into a written Agreement designated as Contract Number: dated (the Agreement), pursuant to which Contractor agreed to perform the Work described below; and

WHEREAS, Contractor represents that all labor, services, materials and equipment required under the Agreement for Project Name: located at Project Address: have been substantially completed in accordance with the Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to document final completion, acceptance, and certain post-completion obligations and releases as set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

1. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION

1.1 Certification. Contractor hereby certifies and warrants that, as of Completion Date: , all Work described in the Agreement and any approved change orders has been performed in substantial conformity with the Agreement and applicable plans and specifications, except for the items listed on an attached punchlist, if any.

1.2 Description of Work. Contractor affirms that the Work performed consists of the following in summary:

2. ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT

2.1 Acceptance. Owner acknowledges receipt of written notice of completion and hereby accepts the Work as complete and in accordance with the Agreement subject to the limited exceptions expressly set forth in writing in the field below. Owner's acceptance constitutes final acceptance for purposes of releasing retainage and commencing warranty periods unless otherwise stated in this Certificate.

3. LIENS, CLAIMS AND RELEASES

3.1 Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor has satisfied all obligations for which liens, stop notices, bond claims or other encumbrances could attach to the Project and that, to the best of Contractor's knowledge, all subcontractors, laborers and material suppliers have been paid in full. Contractor further certifies that any final lien waivers required by the Agreement have been delivered or will be delivered concurrently with execution of this Certificate.

3.2 Final Lien Waiver Provided: Yes

4. WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES

4.1 Warranty Period. Unless otherwise specified in the Agreement, Contractor warrants that Work performed shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of months from the Acceptance Date. Contractor shall, at its expense, promptly correct any defects arising during the warranty period.

4.2 Remedies. Owner's remedies for breach of warranty shall include, at Owner's election, repair, replacement or monetary damages reasonably related to the cost of repair or replacement, subject to limits set forth in the Agreement.

5. REPRESENTATIONS

5.1 Authority. Each Party represents and warrants that it has full power and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Certificate and that the person signing on behalf of each Party is authorized to do so.

6. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Certificate shall be in writing and delivered to the Parties at the addresses set forth below or at such other addresses as either Party may designate by notice to the other in accordance with this Section.

7. MISCELLANEOUS

7.1 Governing Law. This Certificate shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

7.2 Entire Agreement. This Certificate, together with the Agreement and any written amendments referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the matters set forth herein and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

7.3 Severability. If any provision of this Certificate is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired.

7.4 Amendments; Waiver. No amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Certificate shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties. No failure or delay by either Party in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of that right.

7.5 Counterparts. This Certificate may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Execution by electronic or facsimile signature shall be effective as an original signature.

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