Massachusetts Framing Contract for Contractor

#1: Review Your Bid. #2: Review Complete Plans. #3: Review All Specifications. #4: Visit the Job Site. #5: Review the Job Schedule. #6: Complete a Project Checklist. #7: Verify Project Funding. #8: Read Complete Contract.

Define and describe the project in detail. Include what materials must be used; be as specific as possible. Include weight, brand name and other identifying features. Specify the work being performed and all equipment being used or installed.

Massachusetts law prohibits a contractor requiring an initial deposit of over 33% of the total contract price unless special materials are ordered. Any contractor demanding over a 33% deposit should raise a huge red flag .

Contract Types Overview. Express and Implied Contracts. Unilateral and Bilateral Contracts. Unconscionable Contracts. Adhesion Contracts. Aleatory Contracts. Option Contracts. Fixed Price Contracts.

Begin with the Date and the Address of the Other Party. Start with the Basic Details of the Planned Work. Include Special Stipulations. State Whether There Will be a Further Agreement. Create an Area for Signatures. Sign and Date the Contract Letter.

Identifying/Contact Information. Title and Description of the Project. Projected Timeline and Completion Date. Cost Estimate and Payment Schedule. Stop Work Clause and Stop Payment Clause. Act of God Clause. Change Order Agreement. Warranty.

Check Contract Basics. The basic job of a contractor agreement is to spell out the scope of the project's work. Set a Payment Schedule. Schedule Start and End Dates. Specify Change Orders. Research Your Arbitration Options. Turn Down the Contractor's Warranty.

Name of contractor and contact information. Name of homeowner and contact information. Describe property in legal terms. List attachments to the contract. The cost. Failure of homeowner to obtain financing. Description of the work and the completion date. Right to stop the project.