The agreement states that if a certain event occurs, then one or both parties will take specific actions. Contingency agreements are often used to protect against financial loss or legal liability. However, not all contingency agreements are enforceable in court.
Contingent contracts allow parties to reach agreement by managing uncertainty about the future. Just make sure that the penalties (or rewards) you propose are prohibitive (or enticing) enough that they'll motivate the other party to stay on target.
The agreement states that if a certain event occurs, then one or both parties will take specific actions. Contingency agreements are often used to protect against financial loss or legal liability. However, not all contingency agreements are enforceable in court.
A standard roofing contract should contain, at a minimum, the following info: License number and insurance details. Project's scope. Terms of payment. Option for terminating the contract. Project's timeline. Materials. Date and signature. Contractor and customer details.
Texas contract law has a statute of frauds which requires that certain types of contracts, like those for land, for the sale of goods over $500, or those which take over a year to perform, must be in writing to be legally enforceable.
You have three days to cancel a contract in writing after signing. If there will be a lien on your home, make sure a notary is present to witness your signature. A notary other than the salesperson must be present to witness you sign the document creating the lien.