Waiver and Release of Homeowner by Contractor | Canada

Prepare a Construction Contractor Agreement for a residential construction project in Canada with this easy-to-use template.

• The contract price for the construction will be paid in installment payments.
• All labour, tools, equipment and materials required for the job will be provided by the contractor.
• The property owner must arrange for water, sewer, electrical, natural gas, and other utility hook-ups required to complete the work.
• The contractor is responsible for carrying adequate liability insurance for the duration of the project.
• This is a fully editable and reusable contract template intended for use only in Canada.

Ontario contractors, write up a Renovation Contract for a home owner with this easy-to-use template form.

• Materials. The contractor agrees to provide all required materials, labor, tools, equipment and supervision.
• Contract Price. Payment of the contract price, less required holdback under the Ontario Construction Lien Act, will be made in several payments, with the balance due on completion.
• Change Orders. A signed change order is required for any alterations to the work specified.
• Site Safety. The contractor is responsible for cleanup and for job site safety.
• Home Owner's Responsibilities. The home owner is responsible for providing utilities, toilets and access to the work site.
• Warranty. The contractor provides a 1-year warranty of the materials and workmanship and agrees to correct any defects of which it is notified in writing during the warranty period.
• Insurance. The contractor is responsible for maintaining adequate insurance, and for complying with the requirements of the Workers Compensation Act.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Canadian contractors, use this template to prepare a Fixed Price Construction Contract with Warranty for Canada.

• The contract includes a warranty by the contractor on materials and labour used in the construction.
• The contractor is responsible for Workers Compensation, public liability and property damage insurance, and all perils insurance, and indemnifies the owner against claims arising as a result of the contractor's operations.
• Changes to the work which are not included in the Construction Contract will be on the basis of either (i) a stipulated sum or (ii) actual cost plus a percentage.
• Disputes will be submitted first to the architect, and failing settlement, to arbitration.
• The contract is available as a fully customizable MS Word document.
• Intended to be used only in Canada.

Hire a project manager for a large development project with this fixed price Construction Project Management Agreement for Canadian developments.

• The project manager will manage and coordinate activities among the various contractors hired on the construction project.
• The project manager will be responsible for obtaining bids and making recommendations with respect to hiring.
• The manager will assist in obtaining the necessary permits for the development.
• The manager must review all contractor safety programs.
• The manager's duties specifically do NOT include control over the practices of the contractors.
• The owner indemnifies the project manager against all claims and losses arising from the performance of its duties.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable.
• Intended to be used only in Canada.

Purpose of the Addendum

This Subcontractor Addendum to Contract is required for all subtrades participating in a construction project. Each subcontractor involved must sign this document to confirm their acceptance of the terms outlined herein.

Acceptance of Terms

By signing the Addendum, the subcontractor acknowledges and agrees to the terms and conditions set forth in the primary contractor's Subcontract. This acceptance is conditional upon the contractor also agreeing to the provisions of this Addendum.

Prevailing Document

If there are any discrepancies or conflicts between this Addendum and other contract documents, the terms specified in this Addendum shall take precedence and will govern the agreement.

Rights of the Subcontractor

The subcontractor is entitled to the same rights against the contractor as the contractor has against the property owner. This ensures a consistent and fair approach to all parties involved in the project.

Contractor Responsibilities

Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the subcontractor, the contractor is responsible for securing all necessary permits and for providing all required site facilities and utilities needed for the project.

Compensation for Schedule Changes

Should there be a change in the project schedule, the subcontractor is entitled to reimbursement for any extra costs incurred as a result of such changes.

Form Availability

This document is a generic form and is not specific to any country. It is provided in Microsoft Word format for convenience.