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It is provided without warranties or representations about the accuracy, reliability, or suitability for any specific project or purpose. Any use of the sample contract is completely voluntary, at your own risk, and with a disclaimer of all liability for any damages arising from its use.  \nHOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT  \n[Business Name of Licensed Contractor]  \nThe Notice of Cancellation may be mailed [or emailed] to the contractor at the address noted on the contract.  \n[Contractor business address, city, state, zip code, telephone number, EMAIL address]  \nContractor's License No. [ ]  \nTelephone number to assist buyer with locating and completing the Notice of Cancellation: [PHONE NUMBER]  \nThis Agreement signed by the owner and dated   is between [Contractor Name](“Contractor”) and      (\"Owner\") Owner's Address or address where work is performed:   Substantial commencement of work under this contract is described as   Approximate Start Date:   Approximate Completion Date:   Contract Price: Owner agrees to pay Contractor a total cash price, in dollars and cents of $   \nFinance Charge: In dollars and cents (if any, if not applicable, put “none”) $   \nDownpayment: (if any, if not applicable, put \"none\") $   \nTHE DOWNPAYMENT MAY NOT EXCEED $1,000 OR 10 PERCENT OF THE CONTRACT PRICE, WHICHEVER IS LESS.  \nDescription of the Project and Description of the Significant Materials to be Used and Equipment to be Installed  \n[describe the project and significant materials to be used and equipment to be installed]  \n______________________________________________________________________________________________  \n______________________________________________________________________________________________  \n______________________________________________________________________________________________  \n______________________________________________________________________________________________  \n______________________________________________________________________________________________  \nWill subcontractors be used on this project? ☐ Yes ☐ No  \nIf yes, upon request, the contractor shall provide a list of subcontractors, including names, contact information, license numbers, and classifications.  \nIf payment (other than a downpayment) is not due until completion, check here: ☐ There will be no schedule of progress payments. Otherwise, include the Schedule of Progress Payments. The schedule of progress payments must specifically describe each phase of work, including the type and amount of work or services scheduled to be supplied in each phase, along with the amount of each proposed progress payment.  \nIT IS AGAINST THE LAW FOR A CONTRACTOR TO COLLECT PAYMENT FOR WORK NOT YET COMPLETED, OR FOR MATERIALS NOT YET DELIVERED.  \nHOWEVER, A CONTRACTOR MAY REQUIRE A DOWNPAYMENT.  \nSchedule of Progress Payments  \nAMOUNT (in dollars and cents)  \n$ $   \n$ $   \n$ $   \nEVENT (specifically reference the amount of work performed and services, materials, and equipment supplied)  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n\nCompletion of project  \nNote About Extra Work and Change Orders: Extra Work and Change Orders become part of the contract once the order is prepared in writing and signed by the parties prior to the commencement of work covered by the new change order. The order must describe the scope of the extra work or change, the cost to be added or subtracted from the contract, and the effect the order will have on the schedule of progress payments. Specifically:  \n(1) You may not require a contractor to perform extra or change order work without providing written authorization prior to the commencement of work covered by the new change order.  \n(2) Extra work or a change order is not enforceable against a buyer unless the change order also identifies all of the following in writing prior to the commencement of work covered b","cbCaieOZolA7JLYo","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieOZolA7JLYo","pdf",294636,8,"English","# Home Improvement Contract\n## Parties, Project Scope, and Dates\n## Contract Price and Payment Terms\n## Down Payment and Progress Payments\n## Subcontractors\n## Extra Work and Change Orders\n## Release and Lien Warnings\n## Documents to Be Incorporated into the Contract","[{\"question\":\"How is the Notice of Cancellation delivered in this contract?\",\"answer\":\"The notice may be mailed or emailed to the contractor at the address shown on the contract.\"},{\"question\":\"What limits apply to the down payment?\",\"answer\":\"The down payment may not exceed $1,000 or 10% of the contract price, whichever is less.\"},{\"question\":\"When are extra work and change orders enforceable?\",\"answer\":\"Extra work/change order requirements must be prepared in writing and signed before the covered work begins. 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