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Professional Lawn Maintenance Services Agreement

Instructions for Use

• Fill in all bracketed information with the specific details of the service provider and the property owner.
• Review each numbered clause carefully; select or strike through any optional services to ensure the scope of work aligns with your specific arrangement.
• Both parties must sign and date the document in the presence of one another, and each party should retain a fully executed copy for their records.

1. Parties and Definitions

This Agreement is entered into on [Date] by and between:

Service Provider: [Full Legal Name of Company or Individual], located at [Business Address], ("Provider").

Client: [Full Legal Name of Property Owner/Manager], located at [Property Address where services will be performed], ("Client").

2. Scope of Services

Provider agrees to perform the following lawn maintenance services at the Property Address listed above: [ ] Mowing and Trimming [ ] Edging (sidewalks, driveways, and curbs) [ ] Blowing clippings from hard surfaces [ ] Fertilization and Weed Control [ ] Seasonal Clean-up (Leaf removal/Aeration) [ ] Other: [__________]

3. Term and Termination

This Agreement shall commence on [Start Date] and continue until [End Date]. Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing [Number] days' written notice to the other party.

4. Compensation and Payment

Client agrees to pay Provider $[__________] per [visit / month]. Payment is due within [Number] days of the invoice date. Late payments shall incur a fee of [Percentage]% per month.

5. Access to Property

Client grants Provider access to the property during reasonable business hours to perform the agreed-upon services. Client agrees to ensure all pets are secured and the yard is free of debris, toys, or obstacles that may impede service.

6. Insurance and Liability

Provider shall maintain general liability insurance in the amount of $[__________]. Provider is not responsible for damage to hidden underground utilities (e.g., irrigation lines, invisible fences) unless the Client has provided a clear map of such systems.

7. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform due to causes beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to extreme weather conditions, natural disasters, or government restrictions.

8. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of [State Name]. Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved in the courts of [County Name], [State Name].

9. Entire Agreement

This document constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior understandings, whether written or oral.

Signature & Acknowledgment

By signing below, the parties acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms set forth above.

Service Provider: Signature: __________ Printed Name: [] Title: [] Date: [__________]

Client: Signature: __________ Printed Name: [] Date: []

Legal Disclaimer: This document is a general framework and does not constitute legal advice. Lawn care regulations, licensing requirements, and liability laws vary significantly by state and municipality. Consult with qualified local legal counsel to ensure this document complies with your specific jurisdiction's requirements.