Kitchen fitter contract

About this document

This contract has been kept simple so that you can use it even on a very small job. You can put this to your client and say “This is what we have agreed. Sign here.” You do not want to be embarrassed in presenting ten pages of legalese. We are giving you a document you can print on two sides of A4.

This contract covers just those areas where you most need legal strength: limiting your liability if things go wrong, cash collection, payment for extras, no posting on social networks. Of course, with the wide Net Lawman experience of the real world, there are a few more helpful points too.

This contract also contains drafting notes to make quite clear what the text means and to advise you on choosing from the options we give.

Key features

If you have not arranged for up front payment you are always at risk that your client will not pay. We give you the option of several alternative payment procedures from all up front to all on credit.

Limitation of liability features large in this contract. Helps to protect you from a client who thinks he is too clever. Most importantly, it provides the simplest way to deal with the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013.

Contents of this document

• specification and requirements
• interruptions and expense: special factors which the client should be aware of
• payment: model terms
• payment: alternative payment arrangements
• safety and insurance
• confidentiality: no using social networks
• limitation of liability
• uncontrollable events (just in case you need it)
• miscellaneous legal matters