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Construction Contract

This agreement made this _(1)_ day of ____(2)__________, 19__(3)_, by and between

________(4)___________, of _______(5)____________, herein referred to as "owner",

and __________(6)__________, of _________(7)__________, herein referred to as

"contractor". Owner and contractor in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter

set forth agree as follows:

SECTION ONE

STRUCTURE AND SITE

Contractor shall furnish all labor and materials necessary to construct a ____(8)______,

upon the following described property, which owner warrants he owns, free and clear of

liens and encumbrances: ________(9)___________.

SECTION TWO

PLANS

Contractor shall construct the structure in conformance with the plans, specifications, and

breakdown and binder receipt signed by contractor and owner, and will do so in a

workmanlike manner. Contractor is not responsible for furnishing any improvements

other than the structure, such as landscaping, grading, walkways, painting, sewer or water

systems, steps, driveways, patios and aprons, etc., unless they are specifically stated in

the breakdown.

SECTION THREE

PAYMENT

Owner shall pay contractor the sum of ___(10)___ Dollars ($__________) in installments

as set forth in the escrow instructions or the primary lender's schedule (whichever is

applicable) signed by owner. In the event any installment is not paid when due, contractor

may stop work until payment is made and for five (5) days thereafter. In the event any

installment is not paid within ten (10) days after it is due, contractor may take such action

as may be necessary, including legal proceedings, to enforce its rights here under.

SECTION FOUR

PREPARATION

Prior to the start of construction, owner shall provide a clear, accessible building site,

properly excavated and correctly zoned for the structure, and shall identify the boundaries

of owner's property by stakes at all corners. Owner shall maintain such stakes in proper

position throughout construction. In the event contractor cannot obtain a building permit

Construction Contract Template