Common use of Dehumidifiers Clause in Contracts

Dehumidifiers. Relative Humidity in the basement of a new home should be 50% or less. All new homes contain moisture as the foundation cures, but also the ground contains water as well that can be absorbed into the foundation causing additional moisture. The Contractor highly recommends the Buyer install a dehumidifier that should run consistently to reduce basement moisture regardless of time of year. It is suggested that it could require two dehumidifiers to run up to two years to fully cure the basement and achieve the desired humidity levels. Maintaining the humidity levels in the basement is fully the responsibility of the Buyer. Contractor is not responsible for any future basement moisture and problems in home to due to said moisture. SAMPLE This is a legally binding Contract. Read it carefully. You may wish to consult an attorney before signing this document. A copy of this Agreement is to be received by both parties, and by signature, receipt of a copy is acknowledged. Note: By signing below you acknowledge that you have accepted all 12 pages of this Agreement. Upon signing this New Construction Specification Sheet, Buyer agrees they have reviewed and agree upon ALL terms of the Builder’s Brochure. xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/wp- content/uploads/2018/03/heath-overlook-options.pdf Buyer also hereby agrees that NO changes are to be made to the said plans, unless marked up and agreed in writing by both buyer and Contractor. Any changes to plans are to be signed and initialed at the time of signing this Agreement. (See attached approved plan). Any request for a change order of the plan after the signing of this agreement is subject to a $500 charge in addition to material and labor costs, to be paid upon written approval of said request. Contractor must approve any change requests in writing and has the right to deny any request. Buyer hereby authorizes Contractor to furnish those materials and labor enumerated herein and agrees to pay Contractor for performance according to the price and upon the terms and conditions provided for herein, and agrees to perform any other promises or covenants made by Buyer and contained herein: Dated: Signature (Buyer) (Printed Name) Dated: SAMPLE Signature (Buyer) (Printed Name) Contractor agrees to perform and complete the improvements described under this Agreement at the price and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, and to perform any other promise or covenants made by Contractor and contained herein. XXXXXXX HOMES INC. Dated: By: _ Xxxx Xxxxxxx (Printed Name) Its President (Title) THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE MAINE HOME CONTRUCTION CONTRACT ACT Home Construction & Repair: Maine Attorney General Home Construction Warning Contractors Must Include This Statement With Any Home Construction Contract for More Than $3,000 SAMPLE If you are thinking about building a new home or repairing your existing home, here are some things you should know. Contractors Are Not Licensed - Buyer Beware! While there are a great many competent, ethical home contractors in Maine, it is up to you, the consumer, to find one. Home contractors are not licensed or regulated by the State of Maine. The old saying "Buyer Beware" applies. You should also keep in mind that the lack of state licensing allows the worst contractors to compete for your business alongside the best. The Attorney General's Consumer Mediation Program ranks home contractors among the top three most complained about businesses every year. Although home construction contractors are not licensed, some building trades are licensed. Architects, engineers, plumbers, electricians, oil burner technicians, manufacturers, dealers and installers of mobile and modular homes are licensed in Maine. For more information on these licensed trades, go to xxx.xxxxx.xxx/xxx/xxxxxxx.xxx. When hiring a contractor, we recommend that you: • Seek referrals and keep good notes. The best source of references may be: o friends o co-workers o independent trade contractors o engineers o family o building material suppliers o neighbors o architects o home inspectors o local lenders o banks o contractor's existing customers • When meeting with a builder, be sure to ask for: o Number of years in business o Permanent business location o Proof of general liability insurance o Professional affiliations o Educational designations o List of last 5 customers o Proof of workers' compensation insurance for employees and liability insurance SAMPLE We strongly recommend that you ask any contractor you are considering hiring for several references and that you follow up on them.

Dehumidifiers. Relative Humidity in the basement of a new home should be 50% or less. All new homes contain moisture as the foundation cures, but also the ground contains water as well that can be absorbed into the foundation causing additional moisture. The Contractor highly recommends the Buyer install a dehumidifier that should run consistently to reduce basement moisture regardless of time of year. It is suggested that it could require two dehumidifiers to run up to two years to fully cure the basement and achieve the desired humidity levels. Maintaining the humidity levels in the basement is fully the responsibility of the Buyer. Contractor is not responsible for any future basement moisture and problems in home to due to said moisture. SAMPLE This is a legally binding Contract. Read it carefully. You may wish to consult an attorney before signing this document. A copy of this Agreement is to be received by both parties, and by signature, receipt of a copy is acknowledged. Note: By signing below you acknowledge that you have accepted all 12 ___ pages of this Agreement. Upon signing this New Construction Specification Sheet, Buyer agrees they have reviewed and agree upon ALL terms of the Builder’s Brochure. xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/wp- content/uploads/2018/03/heath-overlook-options.pdf xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/heath-overlook-options.pdf Buyer also hereby agrees that NO changes are to be made to the said plans, unless marked up and agreed in writing by both buyer and Contractor. Any changes to plans are to be signed and initialed at the time of signing this Agreement. (See attached approved plan). Any request for a change order of the plan after the signing of this agreement is subject to a $500 charge in addition to material and labor costs, to be paid upon written approval of said request. Contractor must approve any change requests in writing and has the right to deny any request. Buyer hereby authorizes Contractor to furnish those materials and labor enumerated herein and agrees to pay Contractor for performance according to the price and upon the terms and conditions provided for herein, and agrees to perform any other promises or covenants made by Buyer and contained herein: Dated: Signature (Buyer) _____________________________ (Printed Name) Dated: SAMPLE Signature (Buyer) _____________________________ (Printed Name) Contractor agrees to perform and complete the improvements described under this Agreement at the price and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, and to perform any other promise or covenants made by Contractor and contained herein. XXXXXXX HOMES INCCONDO LLC. Dated: By: _____________________________ Xxxx Xxxxxxx (Printed Name) Its President (Title) THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE MAINE HOME CONTRUCTION CONTRACT ACT Home Construction & Repair: Maine Attorney General Home Construction Warning Contractors Must Include This Statement With Any Home Construction Contract for More Than $3,000 SAMPLE If you are thinking about building a new home or repairing your existing home, here are some things you should know. Contractors Are Not Licensed - Buyer Beware! While there are a great many competent, ethical home contractors in Maine, it is up to you, the consumer, to find one. Home contractors are not licensed or regulated by the State of Maine. The old saying "Buyer Beware" applies. You should also keep in mind that the lack of state licensing allows the worst contractors to compete for your business alongside the best. The Attorney General's Consumer Mediation Program ranks home contractors among the top three most complained about businesses every year. Although home construction contractors are not licensed, some building trades are licensed. Architects, engineers, plumbers, electricians, oil burner technicians, manufacturers, dealers and installers of mobile and modular homes are licensed in Maine. For more information on these licensed trades, go to xxx.xxxxx.xxx/xxx/xxxxxxx.xxx. When hiring a contractor, we recommend that you: • Seek referrals and keep good notes. The best source of references may be: o friends o co-workers o independent trade contractors o engineers o family o building material suppliers o neighbors o architects o home inspectors o local lenders o banks o contractor's existing customers • When meeting with a builder, be sure to ask for: o Number of years in business o Permanent business location o Proof of general liability insurance o Professional affiliations o Educational designations o List of last 5 customers o Proof of workers' compensation insurance for employees and liability insurance SAMPLE We strongly recommend that you ask any contractor you are considering hiring for several references and that you follow up on them.. Building Codes While some towns and cities have adopted building codes and enforced them, others have not. We recommend that you talk to your town's code officials before you begin construction. Written Contracts Are Required

Dehumidifiers. Relative Humidity in the basement of a new home should be 50% or less. All new homes contain moisture as the foundation cures, but also the ground contains water as well that can be absorbed into the foundation causing additional moisture. The Contractor highly recommends the Buyer install a dehumidifier that should run consistently to reduce basement moisture regardless of time of year. It is suggested that it could require two dehumidifiers to run up to two years to fully cure the basement and achieve the desired humidity levels. Maintaining the humidity levels in the basement is fully the responsibility of the Buyer. Contractor is not responsible for any future basement moisture and problems in home to due to said moisture. SAMPLE This is a legally binding Contract. Read it carefully. You may wish to consult an attorney before signing this document. A copy of this Agreement is to be received by both parties, and by signature, receipt of a copy is acknowledged. Note: By signing below you acknowledge that you have accepted all 12 pages of this Agreement. Upon signing this New Construction Specification Sheet, Buyer agrees they have reviewed and agree upon ALL terms of the Builder’s Brochure. xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/wp- content/uploads/2018/03/heath-overlook-options.pdf Buyer also hereby agrees that NO changes are to be made to the said plans, unless marked up and agreed in writing by both buyer and Contractor. Any changes to plans are to be signed and initialed at the time of signing this Agreement. (See attached approved plan). Any request for a change order of the plan after the signing of this agreement is subject to a $500 charge in addition to material and labor costs, to be paid upon written approval of said request. Contractor must approve any change requests in writing and has the right to deny any request. Buyer hereby authorizes Contractor to furnish those materials and labor enumerated herein and agrees to pay Contractor for performance according to the price and upon the terms and conditions provided for herein, and agrees to perform any other promises or covenants made by Buyer and contained herein: Dated: Signature signature (Buyer) (Printed Name) Dated: SAMPLE Signature (Buyer) (Printed Name) Contractor agrees to perform and complete the improvements described under this Agreement at the price and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, and to perform any other promise or covenants made by Contractor and contained herein. XXXXXXX HOMES INC. Dated: By: _ Xxxx Xxxxxxx (Printed Name) Its President (Title) THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE MAINE HOME CONTRUCTION CONTRACT ACT Home Construction & Repair: Maine Attorney General Home Construction Warning Contractors Must Include This Statement With Any Home Construction Contract for More Than $3,000 SAMPLE If you are thinking about building a new home or repairing your existing home, here are some things you should know. Contractors Are Not Licensed - Buyer Beware! While there are a great many competent, ethical home contractors in Maine, it is up to you, the consumer, to find one. Home contractors are not licensed or regulated by the State of Maine. The old saying "Buyer Beware" applies. You should also keep in mind that the lack of state licensing allows the worst contractors to compete for your business alongside the best. The Attorney General's Consumer Mediation Program ranks home contractors among the top three most complained about businesses every year. Although home construction contractors are not licensed, some building trades are licensed. Architects, engineers, plumbers, electricians, oil burner technicians, manufacturers, dealers and installers of mobile and modular homes are licensed in Maine. For more information on these licensed trades, go to xxx.xxxxx.xxx/xxx/xxxxxxx.xxx. When hiring a contractor, we recommend that you: • Seek referrals and keep good notes. The best source of references may be: o friends o co-workers o independent trade contractors o engineers o family o building material suppliers o neighbors o architects o home inspectors o local lenders o banks o contractor's existing customers • When meeting with a builder, be sure to ask for: o Number of years in business o Permanent business location o Proof of general liability insurance o Professional affiliations o Educational designations o List of last 5 customers o Proof of workers' compensation insurance for employees and liability insurance SAMPLE We strongly recommend that you ask any contractor you are considering hiring for several references and that you follow up on them.

Dehumidifiers. Relative Humidity in the basement of a new home should be 50% or less. All new homes contain moisture as the foundation cures, but also the ground contains water as well that can be absorbed into the foundation causing additional moisture. The Contractor highly recommends the Buyer install a dehumidifier that should run consistently to reduce basement moisture regardless of time of year. It is suggested that it could require two dehumidifiers to run up to two years to fully cure the basement and achieve the desired humidity levels. Maintaining the humidity levels in the basement is fully the responsibility of the Buyer. Contractor is not responsible for any future basement moisture and problems in home to due to said moisture. SAMPLE This is a legally binding Contract. Read it carefully. You may wish to consult an attorney before signing this document. A copy of this Agreement is to be received by both parties, and by signature, receipt of a copy is acknowledged. Note: By signing below you acknowledge that you have accepted all 12 pages of this Agreement. Upon signing this New Construction Specification Sheet, Buyer agrees they have reviewed and agree upon ALL terms of the Builder’s Brochure. xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/wp- content/uploads/2018/03/heath-overlook-options.pdf Buyer also hereby agrees that NO changes are to be made to the said plans, unless marked up and agreed in writing by both buyer and Contractor. Any changes to plans are to be signed and initialed at the time of signing this Agreement. (See attached approved plan). Any request for a change order of the plan after the signing of this agreement is subject to a $500 charge in addition to material and labor costs, to be paid upon written approval of said request. Contractor must approve any change requests in writing and has the right to deny any request. Buyer hereby authorizes Contractor to furnish those materials and labor enumerated herein and agrees to pay Contractor for performance according to the price and upon the terms and conditions provided for herein, and agrees to perform any other promises or covenants made by Buyer and contained herein: Dated: Signature signature (Buyer) (Printed Name) Dated: SAMPLE Signature (Buyer) SAMPLE (Printed Name) Contractor agrees to perform and complete the improvements described under this Agreement at the price and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, and to perform any other promise or covenants made by Contractor and contained herein. XXXXXXX HOMES INC. Dated: By: _ Xxxx Xxxxxxx (Printed Name) Its President (Title) THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE MAINE HOME CONTRUCTION CONTRACT ACT Home Construction & Repair: Maine Attorney General Home Construction Warning Contractors Must Include This Statement With Any Home Construction Contract for More Than $3,000 SAMPLE If you are thinking about building a new home or repairing your existing home, here are some things you should know. Contractors Are Not Licensed - Buyer Beware! While there are a great many competent, ethical home contractors in Maine, it is up to you, the consumer, to find one. Home contractors are not licensed or regulated by the State of Maine. The old saying "Buyer Beware" applies. You should also keep in mind that the lack of state licensing allows the worst contractors to compete for your business alongside the best. The Attorney General's Consumer Mediation Program ranks home contractors among the top three most complained about businesses every year. Although home construction contractors are not licensed, some building trades are licensed. Architects, engineers, plumbers, electricians, oil burner technicians, manufacturers, dealers and installers of mobile and modular homes are licensed in Maine. For more information on these licensed trades, go to xxx.xxxxx.xxx/xxx/xxxxxxx.xxx. When hiring a contractor, we recommend that you: • Seek referrals and keep good notes. The best source of references may be: o friends o co-workers o independent trade contractors o engineers o family o building material suppliers o neighbors o architects o home inspectors o local lenders o banks o contractor's existing customers • When meeting with a builder, be sure to ask for: o Number of years in business o Permanent business location o Proof of general liability insurance o Professional affiliations o Educational designations o List of last 5 customers o Proof of workers' compensation insurance for employees and liability insurance SAMPLE We strongly recommend that you ask any contractor you are considering hiring for several references and that you follow up on them.

Dehumidifiers. Relative Humidity in the basement of a new home should be 50% or less. All new homes contain moisture as the foundation cures, but also the ground contains water as well that can be absorbed into the foundation causing additional moisture. The Contractor highly recommends the Buyer install a dehumidifier that should run consistently to reduce basement moisture regardless of time of year. It is suggested that it could require two dehumidifiers to run up to two years to fully cure the basement and achieve the desired humidity levels. Maintaining the humidity levels in the basement is fully the responsibility of the Buyer. Contractor is not responsible for any future basement moisture and problems in home to due to said moisture. SAMPLE This is a legally binding Contract. Read it carefully. You may wish to consult an attorney before signing this document. A copy of this Agreement is to be received by both parties, and by signature, receipt of a copy is acknowledged. Note: By signing below you acknowledge that you have accepted all 12 pages of this Agreement. Upon signing this New Construction Specification Sheet, Buyer agrees they have reviewed and agree upon ALL terms of the Builder’s Brochure. xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/wp- content/uploads/2018/03/heath-overlook-options.pdf Buyer also hereby agrees that NO changes are to be made to the said plans, unless marked up and agreed in writing by both buyer and Contractor. Any changes to plans are to be signed and initialed at the time of signing this Agreement. (See attached approved plan). Any request for a change order of the plan after the signing of this agreement is subject to a $500 charge in addition to material and labor costs, to be paid upon written approval of said request. Contractor must approve any change requests in writing and has the right to deny any request. Buyer hereby authorizes Contractor to furnish those materials and labor enumerated herein and agrees to pay Contractor for performance according to the price and upon the terms and conditions provided for herein, and agrees to perform any other promises or covenants made by Buyer and contained herein: Dated: Signature signature (Buyer) (Printed Name) Dated: SAMPLE Signature (Buyer) (Printed Name) Contractor agrees to perform and complete the improvements described under this Agreement at the price and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, and to perform any other promise or covenants made by Contractor and contained herein. XXXXXXX HOMES INC. Dated: By: _ Xxxx Xxxxxxx (Printed Name) Its President (Title) THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE MAINE HOME CONTRUCTION CONTRACT ACT Home Construction & Repair: Maine Attorney General Home Construction Warning Contractors Must Include This Statement With Any Home Construction Contract for More Than $3,000 SAMPLE If you are thinking about building a new home or repairing your existing home, here are some things you should know. Contractors Are Not Licensed - Buyer Beware! While there are a great many competent, ethical home contractors in Maine, it is up to you, the consumer, to find one. Home contractors are not licensed or regulated by the State of Maine. The old saying "Buyer Beware" applies. You should also keep in mind that the lack of state licensing allows the worst contractors to compete for your business alongside the best. The Attorney General's Consumer Mediation Program ranks home contractors among the top three most complained about businesses every year. Although home construction contractors are not licensed, some building trades are licensed. Architects, engineers, plumbers, electricians, oil burner technicians, manufacturers, dealers and installers of mobile and modular homes are licensed in Maine. For more information on these licensed trades, go to xxx.xxxxx.xxx/xxx/xxxxxxx.xxx. When hiring a contractor, we recommend that you: • Seek referrals and keep good notes. The best source of references may be: o friends o co-workers o independent trade contractors o engineers o family o building material suppliers o neighbors o architects o home inspectors o local lenders o banks o contractor's existing customers • When meeting with a builder, be sure to ask for: o Number of years in business o Permanent business location o Proof of general liability insurance o Professional affiliations o Educational designations o List of last 5 customers o Proof of workers' compensation insurance for employees and liability insurance SAMPLE We strongly recommend that you ask any contractor you are considering hiring for several references and that you follow up on them.