What do your Contracts look like?

[standeruser]

Hi all, Iwas thinking about sending out contracts for the upcoming season.I've always just did verbal agreements, but some people get sucked in to TGCL and sign up for the year. I just found out that they send there contrats out in early November.So i want to beat them to the punch. The only contracts i've seen are is the one in Groundskeeper Pro ( which is a great program by the way) but it sounds like a contract a Lawyer would write. As always, Any input would be helpful. Thanks

[olderthandirt]

Attorneys write contracts for a reason. They are to protect both parties and guarantee payment. Have an attorney write one thats suitable for you

[standeruser]

Good Point, I guess that was a stupid line.

[Norm Al]

my contracts are made out of paper and have typed words on them! :)

[GREEN GO LANDSCAPING]

is there a website to download service agreements? or does anyone have copies of both maintenance & one time service contracts? THANKS!

[lawnangel1]

The local TGCL here only uses contracts on commercial accounts. As an ex "salesmen" for TGCL I know the tricks they use by letting people think they are "locked in" to a contract but their really not. Infact even customers who prepay there can get there money back. Unfortunately the "contract" thing is another one of TGCL "tricks."

[GREEN GO LANDSCAPING]

Do you feel by experience that a "trick" is better than a true contract?

[lawnangel1]

Unfortunately i feel that TGCL has lowered the standards and morals for our industry. When it comes to there tricks being better than a contract absolutely not, its unfortunate the company has to be deceitful and cant be up front with there customers.