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HIC Contract Template

A draft, print-ready New Jersey home-improvement contract template for internal and attorney review only.

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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — DO NOT USE UNTIL BUSINESS DETAILS AND LEGAL LANGUAGE ARE VERIFIED.

Draft Template: Not for Execution

New Jersey Home Improvement Contract

Contractor Information

Contractor Legal NameNJHIC Registration NumberBusiness AddressPhone

Homeowner Information

Homeowner NameHomeowner AddressPhoneEmail

Project Address

Project Address (if different from homeowner address)

Scope of Work

Description of Work

Materials

Materials & Products Specified

Permits

Confirm which permits are required for the project scope and who is responsible for obtaining them.

Responsible Party for Obtaining PermitsPermit Notes

Dates

Start DateEstimated Completion Date

Payment Schedule & Contract Total

NJ home improvement law restricts deposit amounts and payment timing. Verify current statutory limits with counsel.

Contract Total ($)Deposit Amount ($)

Payment Milestones / Schedule Notes

Warranties

[PLACEHOLDER — insert only warranty language that has been reviewed and approved by ownership and counsel. Do not include unverified material, workmanship, or performance warranties.]

Additional Warranty Notes

Change Orders

All change orders should be in writing, signed by both parties, and reflect any price or schedule adjustment.

Change Order Process Notes

Subcontractor Disclosures

Disclose any subcontractors performing work, including their name, license/registration status, and scope.

Subcontractors will be used on this projectSubcontractor Name(s) & Registration Status

Buyer's Right to Cancel

You, the buyer, may cancel this transaction at any time prior to midnight of the third business day after the date of this transaction. See the attached notice of cancellation form for an explanation of this right.

[PLACEHOLDER — final right-to-cancel language, timing, and delivery method must be drafted and verified by NJ counsel under the NJ Home Improvement Practices Act and applicable Truth-in-Consumer-Contract, Warranty and Notice Act requirements before this template is used.]

Send written notice of cancellation to:

[CONTRACTOR LEGAL NAME NOT YET VERIFIED]

[CONTRACTOR ADDRESS NOT YET VERIFIED]

[VERIFY WHETHER A SEPARATE 'NOTICE OF CANCELLATION' FORM MUST BE ATTACHED IN DUPLICATE PER NJ LAW]

Signatures

Contractor Signature (typed name)Date

Homeowner Signature (typed name)Date