New Hampshire Site Work Contract for Contractor
What is this form?
This Site Work Contract for Contractor establishes a clear agreement between site work contractors and property owners. This contract is essential for outlining the terms of construction projects, whether they operate on a cost-plus or fixed fee basis. It includes critical aspects such as change orders, insurance requirements, and warranty provisions, specifically tailored to comply with New Hampshire laws. This form helps ensure that both parties have a mutual understanding of their rights and obligations throughout the construction process.
Main sections of this form
- Work Site: Details the location of the project and the owner's responsibility regarding property lines.
- Permits: Specifies the contractor's obligation to obtain necessary permits and approvals.
- Soil Conditions: Clarifies that the contractor is not responsible for unforeseen soil issues at the work site.
- Change Orders: Outlines the process for making changes to the project scope and associated costs.
- Contract Price: Defines the payment structure, including cost-plus arrangements.
- Liability: Addresses insurance obligations and provisions related to damages or destruction of work.
Situations where this form applies
This Site Work Contract for Contractor should be utilized when a property owner hires a contractor to perform site work or construction. It is especially beneficial in situations where the project scope may change, and clear documentation is necessary to manage those changes effectively. This contract protects the interests of both parties and ensures compliance with New Hampshire regulations regarding construction projects.
Who can use this document
- Property owners seeking to hire contractors for construction or site work.
- Site work contractors who require a structured agreement with potential clients.
- Individuals or businesses involved in construction projects that may include changes to the initial scope of work.
- Parties looking to formalize their agreement to prevent disputes during the construction process.
How to prepare this document
- Identify the parties involved: Enter the names of the contractor and the property owner.
- Specify the property: Provide the address of the work site where the project will occur.
- List permits needed: Indicate any permits that the contractor will apply for and obtain.
- Outline soil conditions: Include any known soil issues that might impact the work.
- Detail changes to the scope: Discuss and note any potential changes that could arise during the project.
Does this form need to be notarized?
Notarization is not commonly needed for this form. However, certain documents or local rules may make it necessary. Our notarization service, powered by Notarize, allows you to finalize it securely online anytime, day or night.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Failing to identify all parties accurately, leading to contractual disputes.
- Not specifying the change order process clearly, causing confusion later in the project.
- Neglecting to outline all required permits, resulting in delays and penalties.
- Overlooking the importance of insurance coverage, which can expose parties to liability.
- Ignoring local laws that may affect the contract's enforceability.
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For most types of projects you hire an independent contractor (IC) to do, the law does not require you to put anything in writing. You can meet with the IC, agree on the terms of your arrangement, and have an oral contract or agreement that is legally binding. Just because you can doesn't mean you should, however.
While duration is only one factor among many that determines whether a worker is a contractor or an employee, six months is usually recommended as a safe duration and one-year should usually be considered an outside limit, assuming that the other independent contractor criteria are met.
Both parties should sign the contract, and both should be bound by the terms and conditions spelled out in the agreement. In general that means the contractor will be obliged to provide specified materials and to perform certain services for you. In turn, you will be required to pay for those goods and that labor.
1. Not Having a Written Contract.The taxing, labor and employment, and insurance authorities expect a written contract that states that the worker is an independent contractor and will be paid as such with no tax withholding, no benefits, etc.
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.
For most types of projects you hire an independent contractor (IC) to do, the law does not require you to put anything in writing. You can meet with the IC, agree on the terms of your arrangement, and have an oral contract or agreement that is legally binding. Just because you can doesn't mean you should, however.
Get it in writing. Keep it simple. Deal with the right person. Identify each party correctly. Spell out all of the details. Specify payment obligations. Agree on circumstances that terminate the contract. Agree on a way to resolve disputes.
For every independent contractor who works for your company, you should a signed contract on file, signed by both parties.Ownership of the work the contractor or the hiring company.
When working as an independent contractor, your client does not have the right to control your project.According to the Communications Workers of America, Under the Copyright Act of 1976, an independent contractor who has created a work for an employer owns the rights to that work, except in limited circumstances.