Subcontractor Addendum to Contract

If you hire a contractor to do work on your home, protect yourself against claims arising from injury or death with this Canada Waiver and Release of Homeowner by Contractor.

• The Waiver and Release form should be signed before the contractor starts work on the construction or renovation project.
• The contractor releases the property owner from any and all liability, and acknowledges the risks associated with the construction.
• The contractor assumes all responsibility and waives any claims he/she may have with respect to injury, damage or loss resulting from the performance of the work.
• This form is available in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your specific circumstances.
• Intended to be used only in Canada.

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

Responsibilities of the Parties to the Contract

The contractor agrees to provide all required materials, labour and equipment necessary to complete the renovation. The home owner is responsible for arranging utilities, toilets, parking and access to the work site.

Key Features of Agreement

The contract template includes standard provisions, such as:

• 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.

Contractor 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 and Compliance Matters

The contractor is responsible for maintaining adequate insurance, and for complying with the requirements of the Workers Compensation Act.

Format and Jurisdiction

The Renovation Contract template is available in MS Word format and is fully customizable. Once purchased, you can use it as often as you require. The document is intended to be used only in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Contractors, use this template to prepare a Contractor Limited Warranty for work done on a specified property.

• The contractor warrants the work to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year after completion.
• The warranty is subject to certain limitations.
• This is a generic warranty form (not country-specific) which can be used anywhere.
• Available in MS Word format, fully editable and can be easily customized for your business.

Prepare a Contract Change Order for changes under a construction or renovation contract with this easy-to-use template form.

• The Change Order form must be signed by both the owner and the contractor, and the owner may require the contractor's surety (if any) to approve the changes as well.
• The changes can include additions, amendments or deletions to the scope of the work, materials, extras, etc., and corresponding adjustments to the contract price.
• The completion date can also be amended to accommodate the changes.
• The Change Order form can be used by general contractors and subtrades alike.
• This is a generic form that can be used anywhere.

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.