Customer Confidentiality Agreement

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cut your costs by hiring a job candidate as an independent contractor rather than an employee under this Independent Contractor Agreement for Ontario employers.

• Taxes and Remittances. The independent contractor is responsible for remitting his/her own income tax, HST, and other taxes and remittances.
• Contract Not Exclusive. The relationship between the parties is not exclusive. The contractor may perform similar services for other clients, and the employer may retain other contractors to provide the same or similar services.
• Expenses. The contractor will pay all of his/her own expenses, including transportation and meal expenses.
• Profits. The contractor bears his/her own risk of profit and loss with respect to the services performed.
• Confidentiality. The contractor agrees not to disclose or use any confidential information of the employer.
• Business Protection. The file includes a Business Protection Agreement with nondisclosure, non-competition and non-solicitation clauses, to be signed by the contractor prior to commencing work.
• Scope of Law. This Independent Contractor Agreement refers to specific labour laws of the Province of Ontario.