The Book on North Carolina Restoration Contracts

Description

The Book on North Carolina Restoration Contracts by The Restoration Lawyer, Ed Cross, is an essential tool for restoration contractors working in North Carolina, designed to help you navigate the complex world of contract law with confidence.

The Book on North Carolina Restoration Contracts includes a variety of customizable forms designed to help restoration contractors ensure they get paid and protect their businesses from liability. Here’s a list of the key forms included:

 

 

Forms in the Book:

• North Carolina Residential Work Authorization & Restoration Contract
  Covers a wide range of residential services from cleaning to emergency service and reconstruction.

• North Carolina Commercial Work Authorization & Restoration Contract
  Suitable for commercial jobs, offering comprehensive terms for emergency services to full reconstruction.

• North Carolina Notice to Lien Agent
  Ensures contractors preserve their lien rights by notifying the lien agent on time.

• Change Order Form
  For documenting any changes in the scope, price, or terms of the project after the original contract has been signed.

• Mortgage Information Release
  Authorizes contractors to gather necessary mortgage details, helping them track the flow of funds related to a project.

• Mold Notice & Disclaimer
  Informs customers of potential microbial contamination and sets expectations regarding the contractor’s liability for mold issues.

• Release of Liability for Mold

  Provides a broad release of liability for mold issues not related to the contracted work.

• Release of Liability for Refusal to Follow Contractor’s Recommendations
  Protects contractors if customers refuse to follow professional recommendations.

• NCDHHS ‘It’s a Moisture Issue’ Handout
  Educates customers on moisture issues and includes a defense against risk assumption.

• Letter to Uncooperative Customers
  

  Documents the customer’s refusal to sign a Release of Liability, useful for protecting against future disputes.

• Customer’s Certificate of Completion and Satisfaction
  Ensures that the customer signs off on satisfactory completion of the job.

• EPA Renovate Right Lead Guide
  A federally required form for projects involving buildings built before 1978, informing customers about lead safety

Each form is designed to support clear communication with customers, protect contractors from legal risks, and streamline the contract process.

Built on decades of contract drafting and litigation experience, book provides practical strategies, detailed contract forms, and valuable insights to protect your business and ensure you get paid. With easy-to-edit contract templates, this guide equips contractors with the legal tools they need to succeed in a challenging business environment.

Key Benefits:

• Get Paid: Learn how to structure contracts to maximize your leverage and ensure prompt payment, even when dealing with difficult clients or slow-paying insurance companies.
• Reduce Risk: Use detailed, customizable contract forms that protect your business from unforeseen challenges and legal disputes.
• Navigate Lien Rights: Understand North Carolina’s unique lien laws and ensure your right to payment is secured from the start of any project.
• Improve Client Communication: Contracts are presented as valuable tools for managing client expectations and ensuring smooth project execution.
• Defend Your Business: Learn how to handle disputes and use contractual terms to minimize your exposure to liability.

 

With comprehensive contract forms for mitigation, remediation, and reconstruction, this book is an indispensable resource for embattled contractors looking to protect their business and get paid.