Contracts - Owner Builder Club

Must-Haves:

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Identity of the parties – details of you and the tradesperson
Price – make sure GST is included as required
Variations – how to handle variations should they arise
Time and delays – this is where you agree on a completion date factoring in delays i.e. a penalty clause linked to a completion date
Ending the contract – if a tradesperson defaults on their current (let’s hope not), include a clause about how to end the contract

BIG TIP

Like the design brief, make sure you include everything you want done by the tradesperson. If it’s not in the contract/quote, it won’t be done.

BIGGER TIP

Don’t sign a contract until you are absolutely crystal clear on the content including the fine print!

BIGGEST TIP

Don’t let tradespeople make you think you don’t need a contract! That’s a red flag!

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