Hiring A Contractor
Contracts & Agreements
Here are some precautions to follow while dealing with contracts
and binding agreements. A contract is a legal agreement
between two or more people. A written agreement is one of
the most important communication tools for both you and the
licensed contractor. It insures there are no misunderstandings
about what a job will include. A thorough contract tells how the
work will be done, when it will be done, what materials will be
used and how much it will cost.
Disagreements over home improvement
projects can cost time and money. Besides
producing bad feelings, they also can
lead to lawsuits or other legal action. A
well-written contract can prevent that.
All contracts must include specific
information about your rights and
responsibilities. In addition, any
changes made to that contract must
be in writing, be legible, be easy to
understand, and inform you of your rights to
cancel or rescind the contract. If you are promised something
verbally, make sure that it is also included in writing.
A contract should contain everything agreed upon by you
and your licensed contractor. It should detail the work, price,
when payments will be made, who gets the nece