Guidelines for Drafting an Agreement Between Owner and Labor Contractor for Building Construction: 1. Title: Begin with a clear and descriptive title, such as "Agreement Between Owner and Labor Contractor for Building Construction." 2. Parties: Identify the parties involved - the owner (client) and the labor contractor. Provide their full legal names, addresses, and contact details. 3. Project Details: Clearly describe the building construction project, including the project name, location, size, specifications, and any architectural plans or drawings. 4. Scope of Work: Detail the scope of work, outlining the specific tasks and responsibilities of the labor contractor, including labor, materials, and equipment. 5. Project Timeline: Specify the construction schedule, including the start date, milestones, and the expected completion date. Define penalties or bonuses for early or delayed completion. 6. Payment Terms: Outline the payment structure, including the total contract price, payment schedule, and any retention amounts. Specify how invoices should be submitted and processed. 7. Quality Standards: Define the quality and workmanship standards that the labor contractor must adhere to, as well as any inspections or quality control procedures. 8. Insurance and Liability: Specify insurance requirements for the labor contractor, including liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. Clarify liability for accidents or damage during construction. 9. Change Orders: Describe the process for handling change orders, including how additional work or modifications will be priced and approved. 10. Termination: Outline conditions for contract termination by either party, including notice periods and consequences of termination. 11. Dispute Resolution: Include a clause detailing the process for resolving disputes, such as arbitration or mediation. 12. Governing Law: Specify the governing law and jurisdiction for interpreting and enforcing the agreement. 13. Signatures: Ensure that authorized representatives of both parties sign and date the agreement, including space for printed names and titles. Common Mistakes to Avoid: Vague Scope of Work: Clearly define the scope of construction work to avoid disputes over incomplete or missing tasks. Undefined Payment Terms: Clearly specify payment amounts, schedule, and conditions to prevent payment-related conflicts. Lack of Quality Standards: Include detailed quality and workmanship standards to ensure the desired construction quality. Ignoring Legal Review: Consult with legal professionals to ensure the agreement complies with local construction laws and regulations. Incomplete Insurance Coverage: Ensure the labor contractor carries adequate insurance coverage to protect both parties in case of accidents or damages. This agreement is used in the construction industry when a property owner or client hires a labor contractor to complete building construction within a specific timeframe. It formalizes the relationship, sets expectations, and establishes terms for construction. Careful drafting and legal consultation are essential to creating an effective and enforceable agreement that ensures a successful construction project.">

AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER & LABOUR CONTRACTOR TO COMPLETE THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WITHIN A SPECIFIC PERIOD

AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER & LABOUR CONTRACTOR TO COMPLETE THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WITHIN A SPECIFIC PERIOD

AGREEMENT  BETWEEN OWNER &  LABOUR   CONTRACTOR  TO COMPLETE THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WITHIN A SPECIFIC PERIOD


THIS  AGREEMENT IS   MADE  ON  THIS  THE _____DAY  OF __________MONTH , _________YEAR.

 

 

                                                                         B E T W E E N

 

SRI/SMT  _______________________,  Son/Daughter/Wife of Sri/Smt  _________________, Indian by Nationality,  __________ by religion, ____________  by occupation, residing at ___________________________________________________(Address with pin code)  -  hereinafter called the ?FIRST  PARTY/ OWNER ?(which expression shall mean and include unless, excluded by or repugnant to the context his heirs, executors, successors, legal representatives, administrators and assigns) of the  ONE PART.

 

                                                                            A  N  D

 

SRI/SMT  ____________________, Son/Daughter/Wife of __________________, ____________ by religion, ______________  by occupation, residing at ___________________________(Address with pin code) -  hereinafter called the ?SECOND  PARTY/ CONTRACTOR ? (which expression shall mean and include unless, excluded by or repugnant to the context his heirs executors, successors, legal representatives, administrators and assigns) of the OTHER  PART.

 

WHEREAS  the First Party is the absolute Owner of the land measuring _____ Kathas, appertaining to and forming part of Plot No. ____, recorded in Khatian No. _______ of Mouza ? ____________, J.L. No. _________ situated at _________________________________(Address with pin code) and he is possessing and enjoying the said land in his khas, actual and physical possession having all permanent, heritable and transferable right, title and interest therein.

 

                                                                             A   N   D

 

WHEREAS the First Party, after acquiring the said land in manner as stated above, is enjoying and possessing the same without any intervention or disturbance from any corner whatsoever, free from all encumbrances and charges whatsoever and is having permanent and transferable right, title and interest therein.

 

                                                                          A   N   D

WHEREAS the First Party / Owner of the One part herein is desirous of developing  his above mentioned land, as fully and particularly described in schedule below and accordingly sanction building plan to construct G+_____ storied building bearing Plan No. _______ from __________________________(Block/Corporation).

                                                                          A   N   D

WHEREAS the Second Party/ Contractor is engaged in the business of construction and has got the experience in holding to construction work of the building and the First Party / Owner being acquired with the Second Party / Contractor, approached the Second Party / Contractor and proposed to embark on the project of construction of G+_________ storied building on his below scheduled land under certain terms and conditions.

                                                                           A   N   D

WHEREAS in order to avoid disputes, differences, dissensions and misunderstandings that may crop upon between them, the parties hereto have deemed it proper and expedient to draw up an Agreement embodying the terms, conditions and stipulations agreed upon by and between them and this agreement is according drawn up and executed by and between them.

 

NOW  IT  IS  HEREBY  AGREED  BY  AND  BETWEEN  THE  PARTIES  HERETO  AS  FOLLOWSP:-

  1. This agreement shall be deemed to have been commenced on and from the date of execution of these presents for all intents and purposes.
  2. That the Second Party / Contractor shall construct the G+_____ storied building and shall complete the construction within  _______(In word) years.
  3. That the First Party / Owner shall co-operate with the Second Party / Contractor in each and every matter in respect of the proposed construction work of the said G+_____ storied building of the first party.
  4. That the Second Party has to construct of the said G+_____ storied building under follows terms and manners:-
  1. That the Second Party / Contractor shall develop G+_______ storied building as per sanctioned building plan.
  2. The second party shall be entitled to receive a sum of Rs. _______ per square feet for the construction of ground floor and Rs. _______ per square feet for the construction of _____, _______ and _______ (Number of floor)  floor area.
  3. The second party shall receive the weekly payment from the first party for the appointed masons, workers, labours etc. during the construction s of said building under the following rates:-
  1. Rate of Masons Rs. ______ per day
  2. Rate of Male Labourers Rs. ______per day
  3. Rate of Female Labourers Rs. _______ per day

 

  1. The full and final payment shall be made by the first party to the second party  after completion of the said G+______ storied building.
  2. The second party shall be liable to pay any compensation if any incident occur with the mason, labourers to the site.

 

  1. That the first party has convents under following manners.
  1. The first party shall arrange and available the building materials to construct his G+______ storied building within stipulated time.
  2. The first party shall handover the copy of building plan for construction his G+_______ storied building and if any change in the construction work of the building than the first party shall revised the same by appointing any engineer.
  3. The first party shall not be liable to pay any compensation in case of injury sustained by any mason  or labourer to the site of construction of said building.

 

  1. That the second party shall not claim and or demand any money on his account with the first party during the  construction work and all the measurement of construction work shall be made after completion of construction work of G+______ storied building.

 

  1. That during the construction work of  G+_____ storied building of the first party,  the second party shall always  supervised the construction work sincerely, honestly and faithfully and run the work with the consult of the first party.

 

  1. That  this Agreement is made at the sweet will of both the parties and without any pressure from any corner whatsoever.

 

                                                       SCHEDULE  OF  LAND

 

All that piece of parcel of land measuring ______ Kathas, appertaining to and forming part of Plot No.______, recorded in Khatian No. _____ of Mouza- ___________, J.L. No. ___________, situated at ___________________________________(Address with pin code).

 

IN  WITNESS  WHEREOF   both the parties in good health and conscious mind have set and subscribed their respective hands on this  AGREEMENT  on the day, month and year first above written.

 

                                                                                                         ________________________

                                                                                                                FIRST  PARTY/ Owner

WITNESSES  :

 

1.

 

 

 

2.                                                                                               _______________________________

                                                                                                          SECOND  PARTY /Contractor

 

                                                                                                              Drafted by me as per

                                                                                                              instructions of both the

                                                                                                              parties, read over and

                                                                                                              explained and after

                                                                                                              understanding the contents

                                                                                                              hereof they have signed this

                                                                                                              indenture.

 

                                                                                                                    Identified  by  me:

 

                                                                                                           Advocate/ ___________(Name of place).

 

                                                                            

 

 

 

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