LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT Residential • Monthly Agreement This Agreement is made on [DATE] between: Service Provider: [YOUR NAME / BUSINESS NAME], [ADDRESS], [PHONE], [EMAIL] ("Provider") Homeowner: [CLIENT NAME], [PHONE], [EMAIL] ("Client") Service Property: [PROPERTY ADDRESS] (the "Property")
1. Term This Agreement begins on [START DATE] and renews automatically each month until ended by either party under Section 9.
2. Services Provider will perform regular landscape maintenance at the Property, consisting of: Lawn mowing and edging Trimming along walkways, beds, and fences Blowing clippings off driveways, walkways, and patios Additional services (if any): [e.g., hedge trimming, weeding, leaf removal] Services outside this list will be quoted and agreed in writing before work begins.
3. Service Schedule Standard schedule: regular cuts every two (2) weeks. Rainy season schedule: regular cuts every ten (10) days. The rainy season runs from [START DATE] to [END DATE] each year. Schedule notice: Provider will share the service schedule by Google Calendar invitation or by text message reminder sent two (2) to three (3) days before each visit. Client will confirm preferred method: ☐ Google Calendar invitation (email: ____________________) ☐ Text message reminder (mobile: ____________________) Weather and delays: If heavy rain, unsafe conditions, or equipment failure prevents a visit, Provider will reschedule to the next available day and notify Client. Rescheduled visits do not reduce the monthly fee.
4. Fees Client agrees to pay Provider a monthly service fee of $[AMOUNT] for the standard schedule. Extra rainy-season visits will be: ☐ Included in the monthly fee
☐ Billed at $[AMOUNT] for each additional visit
5. Payment Terms Client selects one payment plan (initial one): ☐ Monthly payment: one payment of the full monthly fee, due three (3) to five (5) days before the first service visit of the month. ☐ Every-two-weeks payment: the monthly fee is split into payments made every two (2) weeks, each due three (3) to five (5) days before the service visit it covers. Accepted payment methods: [CASH / CHECK / ZELLE / VENMO / CARD / OTHER]. Payments are due in advance of service, even when a visit is later rescheduled for weather.
6. Late Payments and Suspension Client may be no more than one (1) payment behind at any time. If one payment is past due, service continues, and Provider will send a reminder. If a second payment comes due while one is still unpaid, Provider may pause service until Client pays the past-due balance and is no more than one payment behind. If the account is not brought current within [NUMBER] days of a pause, Provider may end this Agreement under Section 9. Late fee (optional): $[AMOUNT] per payment received after its due date.
7. Property Access and Conditions Client will make sure gates are unlocked and pets are secured on service days, and will remove hoses, toys, and other items from lawn areas. Provider is not responsible for damage to unmarked items such as sprinkler heads, irrigation lines, or low-voltage lighting. Client will mark them or tell Provider of their locations.
8. Liability Provider will perform all work in a careful and professional manner. Client should report any concern or property damage within 48 hours of the service visit so it can be inspected and addressed. [INSURANCE STATEMENT, e.g., Provider carries general liability insurance.]
9. Termination Either party may end this Agreement by giving [NUMBER, e.g., 14 or 30] days written notice (text or email is acceptable). Client remains responsible for payment of services performed through the end of the notice period.
10. General This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties. Changes must be made in writing and agreed to by both parties. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of [STATE].
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Client Signature
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Service Provider Signature
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