lawn care service agreement template pdf

Residential and Commercial Landscaping Services Agreement

Instructions for Use

• Fill in all bracketed fields with the appropriate legal names, contact information, and specific service details before printing or saving as a PDF.
• Review the service schedule and pricing structure carefully to ensure it aligns with the verbal agreement between the service provider and the client.
• Both parties must sign and date the document in the presence of each other; keep one original copy for the service provider’s records and provide one to the client.

Parties & Definitions

This Agreement is entered into on [Date] by and between: Service Provider: [Company Name], located at [Business Address] ("Provider"). Client: [Client Full Name], located at [Service Property Address] ("Client").

The "Property" refers to the land and grounds located at [Service Property Address]. The "Services" refer to the landscaping and maintenance tasks described in the attached Schedule A.

Terms and Conditions

1. Scope of Services: Provider agrees to perform the services listed in Schedule A with reasonable care and skill. Any additional services requested by the Client outside of this scope shall be billed at a rate of [Dollar Amount] per hour or via a separate written quote.

2. Term: This Agreement shall commence on [Start Date] and continue until [End Date], or until terminated by either party with [Number] days' written notice.

3. Payment Terms: Client agrees to pay Provider [Dollar Amount] per [Visit/Month] within [Number] days of receiving an invoice. Late payments shall incur a fee of [Percentage]% per month on the outstanding balance.

4. Access to Property: Client grants Provider access to the Property during reasonable business hours for the purpose of performing the Services. Client shall ensure all gates are unlocked and pets are secured during scheduled service times.

5. Equipment and Materials: Provider shall supply all necessary equipment, tools, and labor. Unless otherwise specified, the cost of mulch, fertilizer, and plant materials is [ ] included in the service fee - [ ] billed separately to the Client.

6. Liability and Indemnification: Provider shall maintain general liability insurance. Provider is not responsible for damage to unmarked underground utilities (e.g., irrigation lines, invisible fences). Client agrees to indemnify and hold Provider harmless from any claims arising from pre-existing conditions at the Property.

7. Force Majeure: Provider shall not be liable for failure to perform services due to weather conditions, acts of God, or other circumstances beyond the Provider's reasonable control.

8. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State/Province of [State/Province].

Signature & Acknowledgment

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

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

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

Legal Disclaimer: This document is a general framework for landscaping services and does not constitute legal advice. Laws regarding service contracts vary by jurisdiction; please consult with qualified legal counsel to ensure compliance with local statutes and regulations.