Anatomy of a Contract

1. A contract should contain everything agreed upon by the consumer and contractor.
2. It should detail the work, price, when payments are made, who gets the necessary permits, and when the job will be finished.
3. It should also identify the contractor, give their address and contractor license number.
4. A good contract also has warnings and notices about the right to cancel, mechanic’s liens, and permissible delays.

Don’t sign anything until you understand the contract and agree to the terms.