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Anonymous44d ago(edited)
updating my contract for 2026 what am I missing
going through my contract template and trying to tighten it up for this year. Right now I have scope of work payment schedule change order process and a cancellation clause. What am I missing? what clauses have actually saved you in a real situation?
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Anonymous44d ago(edited)
Arbitration clause for disputes. Keeps you out of expensive lawsuits and into cheaper arbitration.
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Anonymous44d ago(edited)
MATERIAL PRICE ESCALATION CLAUSE. if lumber goes up 15% between signing and start date youre covered. learned that one during covid the hard way
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Anonymous43d ago(edited)
photo documentation clause. the right to photograph all work at every stage for your records. saved me in a dispute last year
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Anonymous43d ago(edited)
payment terms with actual teeth. net 30 with 1.5% monthly interest after that. put it in writing and people take it seriously