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Home Renovation Contract (Ontario)
NextGen Docs form ND-1237. Search ND-1237 on docs.ngz.ca to make this document again.
A written contract between a homeowner and a contractor, with the Consumer Protection Act cancellation rights, payment schedule and 10% holdback.
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What you will fill in
- Does any of these apply?
- Homeowner's full name(s) and phone
- Address of the home where the work is done
- Contractor's legal name, address, phone, email and HST number
- Detailed description of the work and materials
- Where is this contract being made?
- Total price before HST ($)
- Deposit ($)
- Payment schedule (progress payments)
- Start date
- Completion date
- Who gets the building permit?
Good to know
- Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2002 you get a copy of the signed contract and may cancel a direct agreement within 10 days after you receive it, for any reason. The contractor must refund you within 15 days of your cancellation notice.
- Hold back 10% of each payment until the lien period under Ontario's Construction Act ends (generally 60 days after the work is finished) with no liens registered, then pay it.
- Ask for a WSIB clearance certificate and proof of insurance before work starts, and never pay large amounts in cash without a receipt.
Help in your language
Every question comes with help like this. For example, “Does any of these apply?”:
English: If one does, have a lawyer check the contract before you sign.
اردو: اگر ان میں سے کوئی ہو تو وکیل سے چیک کروائیں۔
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ: ਜੇ ਕੋਈ ਹੈ ਤਾਂ ਵਕੀਲ ਤੋਂ ਚੈੱਕ ਕਰਵਾਓ।
हिन्दी: अगर कोई है तो वकील से जांच कराएं।
Français: Si l'une s'applique, faites vérifier le contrat par un avocat avant de signer.
Questions people ask
How much does the Home Renovation Contract cost?
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Can I fill in the Home Renovation Contract in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi or French?
Yes. The finished document is in English, but every question has plain help in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and French, and you can speak your answers.
Do I need a lawyer?
Many people use this document on their own. If your situation is complicated, or a lot of money or your home is involved, talk to a lawyer or licensed paralegal. In Ontario, the Law Society Referral Service (findlegalhelp.ca) gives a free 30-minute consultation.
Is my information private?
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