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Elena Renderos at 03:44, 3 May 2017

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	The wording dealing with what will happen if you and the other <span class="noglossary">party</span> cannot agree does not need to be complicated. You could say something like:		The wording dealing with what will happen if you and the other <span class="noglossary">party</span> cannot agree does not need to be complicated. You could say something like:

	:''"If we have a disagreement under this contract, we will first try to resolve it with the help of a '''mediator'''. We will each pay half of the mediator’s fees."''		::''"If we have a disagreement under this contract, we will first try to resolve it with the help of a '''mediator'''. We will each pay half of the mediator’s fees."''

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Drew Jackson: /* Getting a written contract */

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Getting a written contract

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	==Getting a written contract==		==Getting a written contract==
	When you hire someone to perform a service, it is best to have a written contract that is clear about what you have agreed.		When you hire someone to perform a service, it is best to have a [[Making a Contract\|written contract]] that is clear about what you have agreed.
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Drew Jackson at 19:48, 25 April 2017

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	If you hire someone to perform a service, there are some additional legal issues to consider beyond those when you [[Making a Purchase\|make a purchase]].		If you hire someone to perform a service, there are some additional legal issues to consider beyond those when you [[Making a Purchase\|make a purchase]].

Drew Jackson: /* Getting a written contract */

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Getting a written contract

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	The wording dealing with what will happen if you and the other <span class="noglossary">party</span> cannot agree does not need to be complicated. You could say something like:		The wording dealing with what will happen if you and the other <span class="noglossary">party</span> cannot agree does not need to be complicated. You could say something like:

	:''If we have a disagreement under this contract, we will first try to resolve it with the help of a '''mediator'''. We will each pay half of the mediator’s fees."		:''"If we have a disagreement under this contract, we will first try to resolve it with the help of a '''mediator'''. We will each pay half of the mediator’s fees."''

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Drew Jackson: /* Your legal rights */

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Your legal rights

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	* The other <span class="noglossary">party</span> is not allowed to mislead you to convince you to hire them. For example, a plumber isn’t allowed to say that your shower needs replacing when it only needs a new washer.		* The other <span class="noglossary">party</span> is not allowed to mislead you to convince you to hire them. For example, a plumber isn’t allowed to say that your shower needs replacing when it only needs a new washer.
	* The other <span class="noglossary">party</span> is not allowed to act unfairly towards you or knowingly take advantage of you. For example, a contractor who knows that you just bought your first home and are financially stretched can’t press you to do a luxury kitchen renovation that they know you can’t afford.		* The other <span class="noglossary">party</span> is not allowed to act unfairly towards you or knowingly take advantage of you. For example, a contractor who knows that you just bought your first home and are financially stretched can’t press you to do a luxury kitchen renovation that they know you can’t afford.
	* With some service contracts, you can change your mind during a ~~“cooling~~-off ~~period“~~. For example, if you hired a house painter after they came to your door to seek your business, you have 10 days after you receive a copy of the contract to cancel it.		* With some service contracts, you can change your mind during a "'''cooling-off period'''". For example, if you hired a house painter after they came to your door to seek your business, you have 10 days after you receive a copy of the contract to cancel it.

	In addition, the law says that when you contract with someone to perform a service, the person you hire must:		In addition, the law says that when you contract with someone to perform a service, the person you hire must:

Drew Jackson: /* Getting a written contract */

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Getting a written contract

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	* detailed breakdown of the cost (including labour, any materials used, and taxes and fees)		* detailed breakdown of the cost (including labour, any materials used, and taxes and fees)
	* how and when payment will be made		* how and when payment will be made
	* what will happen if you and the other party cannot agree		* what will happen if you and the other <span class="noglossary">party</span> cannot agree

	The wording dealing with what will happen if you and the other party cannot agree does not need to be complicated. You could say something like:		The wording dealing with what will happen if you and the other <span class="noglossary">party</span> cannot agree does not need to be complicated. You could say something like:
	~~<BLOCKQUOTE>''If we have a disagreement under this contract, we will first try to resolve it with the help of a '''mediator'''. We will each pay half of the mediator’s fees."~~

			:''If we have a disagreement under this contract, we will first try to resolve it with the help of a '''mediator'''. We will each pay half of the mediator’s fees."

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Drew Jackson: /* Your legal rights */

2017-04-25T19:44:30Z

Your legal rights

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	Suppose you hire someone to do improvements on your home. You have entered into a '''contract''', a legally recognized agreement.		Suppose you hire someone to do improvements on your home. You have entered into a '''contract''', a legally recognized agreement.

	Similar to when you make a purchase, both you and the party you hire have legal rights and obligations:		Similar to when you make a purchase, both you and the <span class="noglossary">party</span> you hire have legal rights and obligations:
	* The other party is not allowed to mislead you to convince you to hire them. For example, a plumber isn’t allowed to say that your shower needs replacing when it only needs a new washer.		* The other <span class="noglossary">party</span> is not allowed to mislead you to convince you to hire them. For example, a plumber isn’t allowed to say that your shower needs replacing when it only needs a new washer.
	* The other party is not allowed to act unfairly towards you or knowingly take advantage of you. For example, a contractor who knows that you just bought your first home and are financially stretched can’t press you to do a luxury kitchen renovation that they know you can’t afford.		* The other <span class="noglossary">party</span> is not allowed to act unfairly towards you or knowingly take advantage of you. For example, a contractor who knows that you just bought your first home and are financially stretched can’t press you to do a luxury kitchen renovation that they know you can’t afford.
	* With some service contracts, you can change your mind during a “cooling-off period“. For example, if you hired a house painter after they came to your door to seek your business, you have 10 days after you receive a copy of the contract to cancel it.		* With some service contracts, you can change your mind during a “cooling-off period“. For example, if you hired a house painter after they came to your door to seek your business, you have 10 days after you receive a copy of the contract to cancel it.

Drew Jackson at 19:42, 25 April 2017

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	If you hire someone to perform a service, there are some additional legal issues to consider ~~in addition to~~ those when you [[Making a Purchase\|make a purchase]].		If you hire someone to perform a service, there are some additional legal issues to consider beyond those when you [[Making a Purchase\|make a purchase]].

	== Your legal rights ==		== Your legal rights ==

Drew Jackson at 19:42, 25 April 2017

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	If you hire someone to perform a service, there are some additional legal issues to consider.		If you hire someone to perform a service, there are some additional legal issues to consider in addition to those when you [[Making a Purchase\|make a purchase]].

	== Your legal rights ==		== Your legal rights ==

Elena Renderos at 03:33, 25 April 2017

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	The wording dealing with what will happen if you and the other party cannot agree does not need to be complicated. You could say something like:		The wording dealing with what will happen if you and the other party cannot agree does not need to be complicated. You could say something like:
	<BLOCKQUOTE>''If we have a disagreement under this contract, we will first try to resolve it with the help of a '''mediator'''. We will each pay half of the mediator’s fees."		<BLOCKQUOTE>''If we have a disagreement under this contract, we will first try to resolve it with the help of a '''mediator'''. We will each pay half of the mediator’s fees."


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	If you hire someone to perform a service, there are some additional legal issues to consider beyond those when you [[Making a Purchase\|make a purchase]].		If you hire someone to perform a service, there are some additional legal issues to consider beyond those when you [[Making a Purchase\|make a purchase]].