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Service Agreement Contract made by the owner
Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 1:37 pm
by sako
I usually send my clients a one page proposal/contract which complies with all the contract requirements in Section 8759 of LSA.
I faxed my proposal/contract to the client and asked him to sign it, instead I
have received an "Offsite Services Agreement" from him. I have barely been in this situation and wanted to hear your thoughts.
Thanks
Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 3:52 pm
by Ian Wilson
It depends upon what is in the client's agreement.
Usually, I will not use cotracts or agreements provided by others; I prefer to use my own. This has not resulted in any loss of jobs during my career.
Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 4:59 pm
by Ric7308
From a business perspective, seek the advice of your attorney on the client-supplied agreement. From the PLSA perspective, it must meet all the requirements per 8759.
From a personal business owner point of view, I would attempt to convince the client that your contract has been proven to meet legal requirements and using the other would introduce additional overhead costs into the project budget that would not be productive.
Ric
Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:21 pm
by sako
Ian and Ric,
Thank you for your replies to my thread. I have emailed the client and asked him to let me know what needs to be added to the contract.
indeminty clauses
Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 8:02 am
by dmi
The Focal Point (Sacramento Chapter newsletter) has a letter in it regarding a recent California Supreme Court ruling with respect to broadness of indeminty clauses. Watch out for what is in the contracts of others that you agree to because you could wind up having to pay their attorneys fees even if you are not at fault.
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 8:28 pm
by goodgps
I'm re checking my contracts first thing monday morning !!
Thanks !!
I'll have a double. . . . indemnity that is !