Contractor Agreement (Trades and Maintenance People)

Maintaining properties to a high standard is essential for any real estate agency, but engaging tradespeople without the right agreement in place can expose your agency to unnecessary risk, confusion and disputes.

Our Contractor Agreement (Trades and Maintenance) template is designed specifically for real estate agencies engaging contractors to complete maintenance and repair work on behalf of property owners. It helps clearly set out the services being provided, contractor responsibilities, payment arrangements and key obligations, while helping limit your agency’s exposure when coordinating maintenance services.

Whether you are working with plumbers, electricians, handymen or other maintenance providers, this lawyer-drafted template provides a practical framework to help protect your agency and create clear expectations from the beginning.

Drafted by Australian lawyers and written in plain English, this editable template includes an instructional video to guide you through completing the document and can be customised to suit your agency’s circumstances.

• DIY Digital Download Contractor Agreement (Trades and Maintenance) Template (Microsoft Word format)

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• Single business licence allowing you to reuse the template within your own business

• Key Clauses / What This Agreement Covers

  • The price for the services and details regarding GST

  • Details about payment

  • Description of services

  • Term and engagement

  • General obligations of the service provider/tradesperson

  • General obligations of the Agency

  • Warranties

  • Damages caused by the service provider/tradesperson

  • Defective work

  • Indemnity

  • Circumstances for termination – for convenience or default

  • Payments after termination or reduction

  • Dispute resolution

  • Assignment and subcontracting

  • Ensuring an employment relationship is not created

  • Intellectual property

  • Confidentiality

  • Privacy

This template has been designed and prepared by Australian lawyers to provide a practical starting point for your business. However, it is a general template only and does not constitute legal advice or take into account your specific circumstances, business structure or requirements.

Every business is different, and the way you use this template may require changes depending on your situation. We recommend reviewing and customising the template carefully before use and seeking legal advice if you need guidance about your specific circumstances.

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