What is a subcontractor agreement?

A subcontractor agreement is a legal document that establishes rights, obligations, and terms between parties. It provides clarity, legal protection, and enforceability for the relationship or transaction it governs.

Do I legally need a subcontractor agreement?

While not always legally required, having a written subcontractor agreement is strongly recommended. Without documentation, you may have difficulty proving agreed terms or enforcing your rights if disputes arise.

Is a verbal agreement enforceable?

Verbal agreements can be legally binding but are extremely difficult to prove in court. A written subcontractor agreement provides clear evidence of terms and is always recommended over verbal agreements.

What should be included in a subcontractor agreement?

A comprehensive subcontractor agreement should include: party identification, clear statement of purpose, detailed terms and conditions, rights and obligations of each party, payment terms (if applicable), termination provisions, default remedies, and governing law.

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General contractor

General contractor?

Legal business name exactly as registered or as it should appear in the document.

Example: Acme Holdings LLC

Job site?

Manual entry always works. Street address (not a P.O. box unless that is the official mailing address).

Street address (not a P.O. box unless that is the official mailing address).

Example: 123 Main St, Suite 200

Subcontractor

Subcontractor name?

Full legal name for contractor name as it should appear on the document.

Example: Jordan Lee

Trade (electrical, plumbing)?

Short answer for trade. Keep it specific enough to appear in the document.

Scope

Subcontract amount?

Enter subcontract amount in dollars (or percent for rates).

Example: 1500

Work description?

State

Which state is this document for?

Choose the state where the rental property is located.

What does this mean?

Governing law. This is the state whose laws apply if there is a dispute. For a lease, pick the property's state - not where you live if that is different.

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General contractor
Subcontractor
Scope
Jurisdiction — State
General Provisions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Subcontractor Agreement

A Subcontractor Agreement documents subcontractor performs part of construction job. It is designed for service provider agreements use cases.

When properly completed and signed, it creates a written record of agreed terms. Have an attorney review important transactions.

You will need: General contractor, Subcontractor, Scope, Jurisdiction — State.

Subcontractor Agreement

General contractor

Subcontractor

Scope

State

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