WORK TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The work will be commenced upon the reasonable permittance of weather and other conditions beyond the reasonable control of GASPAR'S REMODEL OR HOME REPIAR SERVICES. Any delay caused by events beyond the reasonable control of GASPAR'S REMODEL OR HOME REPAIR SERVICES  shall not result in the cancellation of the Agreement or a claim of any time by the Owner.  Any material changes in the Scope of Work, the price and the completion date shall be set forth in a written Change Order signed by both parties.  Change Orders are to be approved by all parties into signed writing prior to commencement of said changes.

If unknown or concealed conditions are encountered which materially increase the Scope of Work or the amount of labor involved in the performance of the Work, GASPAR'S shall notify the Owner of the change in Scope.  The Owner shall then have the right to terminate this Contract.  In the event of termination, GASPAR'S shall be compensated for all Work provided to the date of termination on a time and materials basis.

Payment is due upon submission of statement or invoice.  Interest shall accrue on any unpaid balance at 2% per month on sums past due over 15 days.  In the event that an unpaid statement or invoice is turned over to collection, the Owner shall pay all collection costs including attorney fees incurred by GASPAR'S regardless of whether litigation is commenced.  This Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington.  This Contract constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and may only be modified or amended by a writing signed by all the parties.

 

NOTICE TO OWNERS REGARDING REGISTRATION

This contractor is registered with the state of Washington, Registration No. GASPACI055BS as a general/specialty contractor and has posted with the State a bond or cash deposit of $12,000 for the purpose of satisfying claims against the contractor for negligent or improper work or breach of contract in the conduct of the contractor's business. This contractr's registration is renewed January of each year and can be verified online at https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/.

 

THIS BOND OR CASH MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO COVER A CLAIM WHICH MIGHT ARISE FROM THE WORK DONE UNDER YOUR CONTRACT.

This bond is not for your exclusive use because it covers all work performed  by this contractor. The bond is intended to pay valid claims up to $12,000 that you and other customers, suppliers, subcontractors, or taxing authorities may have.

 

FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION, YOU MAY WITHHOLD A PERCENTAGE OF YOUR CONTRACT.

You may withhold a contractually defined percentage of your construction contract as a retainage for a stated period of time to provide protection to you and help insure that your project will be completed as required by your contract.

 

YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE LIENED

 If any supplier of materials is used in your construction project or any employee of the contractor or subcontractor is not paid by the contractor or subcontractor on your job, your property may be liened to force payment and you could pay twice for the same work. FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION, YOU MAY REQUEST THE CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE YOU WITH ORIGINAL "LIEN RELEASE" DOCUMENTS FROM EACH SUPPLIER OR SUBCONTRACTOR ON YOUR PROJECT. The contractor is required to provide you with further information about lien release documents if you request it. General information is also available from the Department of Labor and Industries.

 

CONSTRUCTION LIENS:  WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CONTRACTS

Washington laws require contractors and lending institutions to give you this notice if your price exceeds $1000.00 (RCW 18.27.114 (2) and RCW 60.04.255). This notice explains the basics of the construction lien lay to help you protect yourself. This notice isn't a reflection upon the abilities or credit of your contractor. If you are dealing with a lending institution, ask your loan officer what procedure the institution follows to verify that subcontractors and material suppliers are being paid when mortgaging money is paid to your contractor. Request lender supervision when dealing with a lending institution that provides interim or construction financing. See RCW 60.04.200-210. You may ask the contractor to disclose all potential lien claimants as a condition of payment.

You or your lender can, instead of making progress payments only to your contractor, make numerous jointly payable checks to the contractor and the various subcontracts and suppliers as work progresses. There may be an additional cost from your lender for this service. For an additional cost, you may request your contractor to post a performance bond. This will give you recourse in the event the contractor fails to complete the building agreement. This will increase the price of the construction project. If you enter into a contract to buy a newly built home, you may not receive a notice of a lien based on a claim by a contractor or material handler. Be aware that a lien may be claimed even though you have not received a notice. You may want to ask your contractor or title insurance company about an ALTA title insurance policy based upon the receipt of lien wavers.

 

This notice was approved by the State Attorney General's office and the State Department of Labor and Industries, Building and Construction Safety Inspection Services Division, for reproduction by lending institutions.