Residential Removals Agreement

Residential Removals Agreement

This Residential Removals Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into between:

Client Name:

Remover Company:

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, the Client desires the professional removal, packing, transport and delivery of household goods and personal effects from the Client's premises identified above; and

WHEREAS, the Remover represents that it is qualified, insured, and equipped to perform such services in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth their respective responsibilities, the scope of services, payment terms, and limits on liability in a written agreement.

Scope of Work

The Remover will perform the services described below at the addresses provided, including packing, loading, transport, unloading and placement of items as directed by the Client. The Remover shall supply labor, equipment, and materials reasonably necessary to complete the move, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement.

Packing services    Unpacking services    Short-term storage    Dismantle/reassemble furniture    Declared-value insurance/coverage

Payment Terms

Total Contract Amount: $

Deposit (non-refundable unless otherwise stated): $   Due on or before:

Balance Due By:   Late Fee:

Client agrees to pay for reasonable accessorial charges such as stair carry, long carry, elevator fees, packing materials, parking citations, and storage, as described in the invoice.

Term and Termination

Commencement Date:   Estimated Completion Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach if the breach is not cured within days after written notice to the breaching party. Termination by the Client without cause may entitle the Remover to retain all or part of the deposit and to recover costs reasonably incurred up to the date of termination.

Confidentiality

The parties acknowledge that during performance of this Agreement each party may receive confidential information about the other, including security codes, alarm procedures, property access instructions, or personal information. Each party shall keep confidential and shall not disclose such information except to employees, subcontractors or agents on a need-to-know basis and shall use commercially reasonable measures to protect such information from unauthorized disclosure. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party.

Insurance; Liability and Claims

The Remover warrants that it carries general liability and auto liability insurance in amounts customary for the removals industry. The Client may elect additional declared-value protection for high-value items; such coverage, if elected, must be requested in writing and paid for as an additional charge. The Remover's liability for loss or damage shall be limited to the amount provided under any elected declared-value protection or, absent such election, to the lesser of the repair or replacement value of the item or a stated maximum liability of $ per occurrence.

All claims for loss or damage must be reported in writing to the Remover within days of delivery. The Client agrees to preserve damaged goods and packaging pending inspection and to cooperate with any investigation.

Access, Permits and Site Conditions

The Client shall ensure that access, parking, stairways, elevators and pathways are safe and adequate for performance of the services. The Client is responsible for obtaining any required permits and for advising the Remover in writing of any known conditions that may affect the ability to perform the move safely.

Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for delay or failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement if such delay or failure is due to causes beyond the reasonable control of that party, including acts of God, natural disaster, labor disputes, government action, epidemics, severe weather, or transportation disruptions. The affected party shall provide notice to the other as soon as practicable and shall use reasonable efforts to resume performance.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of without regard to conflict of law principles.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with any attachments, written estimates, declarations of value, and confirmed change orders, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements, whether written or oral. No amendment shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

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