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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SERVICES AGREEMENT

Document Analysis

Specific type: This document is a binding services agreement tailored for residential real estate work (commonly used for property repairs, house preparation for sale, or ongoing property management services). It combines commercial contract elements with property-specific fields.

Typical sections: Parties identification; recitals (WHEREAS); description of the property and scope of work; payment and invoicing terms (including fixed price or per-unit rates, schedule, retainers, late fees); term and termination mechanics (effective date, end date, notice period); confidentiality and data handling; insurance and indemnity summaries; governing law and dispute resolution; entire agreement and signature block.

Parties and signatures: Two contracting parties sign (Owner/Client and Service Provider/Contractor). The agreement contains substantive legal clauses and certification language; it does not replicate governmental forms or require external certification sections.

Parties

This Residential Property Services Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Owner is the legal owner or authorized occupant of the residential real property located at (the "Property");

WHEREAS, Provider is engaged in the business of providing residential property services, maintenance, repairs, and related services and represents that Provider has the skill, personnel, licensing and insurance necessary to perform the services described herein; and

WHEREAS, Owner desires to retain Provider, and Provider agrees to perform services on the terms set forth in this Agreement.

Scope of Work

Provider shall perform the services described below in a professional manner consistent with industry standards. Provider shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision and permits necessary to complete the work, except as otherwise specified.

Payment Terms

Owner shall pay Provider for the services set forth in this Agreement in accordance with the following terms.

Term and Termination

This Agreement commences on the Effective Date and continues until the completion of the Scope of Work or the End Date, unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement.

Effective Date:     End Date (if any):

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure the breach within the notice period specified above. Termination for convenience requires the delivering of the notice and payment for services performed through the effective termination date.

Confidentiality

Each party acknowledges that it may receive Confidential Information from the other party. "Confidential Information" includes non-public business, financial or technical information, customer lists, pricing, and any information designated as confidential. Each party shall maintain the confidentiality of such information, shall not disclose it to third parties except to employees, agents or contractors who have a need to know and are bound by confidentiality obligations, and shall use the information only for performance under this Agreement. Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that is publicly known, rightfully received from a third party without restriction, independently developed, or required to be disclosed by law, provided the disclosing party is given prompt notice and an opportunity to seek protective measures.

Insurance and Indemnification (Summary)

Provider shall maintain at all times workers' compensation, general liability, and any trade-specific insurance required by law or by Owner. Provider shall defend, indemnify and hold Owner harmless from claims arising from Provider's breach or negligence in performing the services, except to the extent caused by Owner's willful misconduct.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to conflict of laws principles.

Entire Agreement and Miscellaneous

This Agreement, together with any attachments, exhibits and written change orders signed by both parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings, whether written or oral. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Certifications and Acknowledgments

Each party represents and warrants that (a) it has authority to enter into this Agreement; (b) the person signing below is authorized to bind the party; and (c) execution and performance of this Agreement will not violate any other agreement or legal obligation.

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