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Homeowners Building Contract
The Homeowners Building
Contract is designed for use where a residential occupier (the Customer)
wishes to engage a tradesman (the Contractor) to carry out minor works
to the dwelling house or flat which the Customer occupies, or intends
to occupy, as his residence. The contract can be used by either the
Customer or the Contractor for sites in England, Wales or Scotland.
The contract is
suitable for works up to the value of £50,000 and can be applied to
extensions, minor alterations, conversions, maintenance and repair work.
It is advisable
to have a written contract when embarking on home improvements as this
will help avoid misunderstandings by providing a clear definition of
what work is included, the cost and key project dates. As a homeowner,
it is particularly important to have a written contract as this will
provide protection from unscrupulous tradesmen. A homeowner should be
wary of engaging a builder who is not willing to enter into a contract.
This document sets out the precise arrangements
for the work and provides for a seven day cooling off period after
signing. The contract is suitable for use in England, Wales and
Scotland and includes the following clauses:
- the works
- customer obligations
- contractor obligations
- timing of works
- payment terms
- defects
- termination
- dispute resolution
- warranties and liabilities
- insurance
- site details and approvals schedule
- fees schedule.
Comprehensive guidance notes are included.
The price for this
document is £20.68 including VAT. You can view a sample document here.
How to order
Choose the appropriate format for your Homeowners Building Contract:
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Template (.dot) or Word
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