Legal Agreements for Tradies

Under the legislation, you must use a written contract with your customers if the contract price is over $5,000 (including GST). A written agreement helps prevent misunderstandings, sets clear expectations, and provides legal backup if disputes arise. For small, quick jobs, a detailed quote or work order might suffice.

Our templates are flexible enough to accommodate various trades, from plumbing to carpentry to electrical work. The Trade Service Agreement consists of standard terms & conditions that you download once from our site. Then, for each new job, simply attach your own custom quote to these standard terms. The quote is where you add the specifics of each project, such as scope of work, pricing, timelines and warranties.

This approach saves you time, ensures legal consistency across all your contracts, and allows you to quickly create tailored agreements for each unique job without repeatedly downloading new templates.

Our package covers all bases, giving you peace of mind to focus on what you do best – your trade.

• Clear Scope and Payments: Prevent misunderstandings with defined services and secure your cash flow with solid payment terms.
• Avoid Unnecessary Requests for ‘Fixes’: Once the client signs off on the work, you have only your warranty obligations for any return visits required under Australian Consumer Law.
• Handle Unexpected Variations Smoothly: Manage project variations and additional costs without drama or disputes.
• Limit Your Liability: Protect yourself from excessive claims and damages.
• Control Your Projects: Set clear project termination conditions and manage delays beyond your control.
• Protect Your Reputation: Handle defects and warranties professionally while complying with Australian Consumer Law.
• Resolve Disputes Efficiently: Clear processes for handling disagreements, keeping your business running smoothly.
• Define Client Responsibilities: Clearly outline what you need from clients to do your job effectively.
• Flexible Operations: Subcontract or assign work as needed, giving you business flexibility.
• Stay Compliant: Align with Australian regulations, avoiding legal pitfalls.

A Trade Service Agreement contains the Terms & Conditions for your trade business, including:

• Detailed quote, deposit, and payment terms to protect your cash flow
• Provisions for variations and additional costs, protecting you from scope creep
• Clauses covering delays, termination conditions, and dispute resolution
• Limitation of liability compliant with Australian Consumer Law
• Defects policy, limiting your liability while ensuring customer satisfaction
• Right to subcontract or assign work, giving you flexibility in service delivery
• Your obligations and guarantee of a professional service
• Your customer’s obligations, clarifying what’s expected from your clients (access, council approvals, insurance, etc.)

Using a well-drafted Trade Service Agreement establishes a professional foundation for every job, reducing the risk of disputes and ensuring you’re legally covered from quote to completion.

Yes, our templates are designed to be suitable for use across all Australian States and Territories. This ensures that you can use our templates if you’re operating in:

• New South Wales (NSW)
• Victoria (VIC)
• Queensland (QLD)
• Western Australia (WA)
• South Australia (SA)
• Tasmania (TAS)
• Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
• Northern Territory (NT)

Literally seconds. Once payment is confirmed, you are immediately sent to a web page to access your online templates and video instructions. You’ll also be sent an email with a link to these online templates, so you can come back at any time in the future. Very occasionally, the email is delayed by a couple of minutes or ends up in your spam folder (because of aggressive email filters).

Yes, the links to the online legal templates and video instructions are permanent, so you can come back anytime to reuse a template or watch the video instructions. The only exception is the Website Legal Package, which is “single-use” and can only be used on one website.

Yes, the Safety Compliance Statement and Inspection Release Form are available in Word and Google Docs formats, and you can edit and add your logo to them.

Yes, all our templates come with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. We provide step-by-step online video instructions that walk you through each template, explaining important clauses and how to fill out each section correctly. These instructional videos are concise and jargon-free. Additionally, the instructions are also in written PDF format. If you ever have questions or need further clarification, our support team is just an email or phone call away.

Yes, our templates are legally binding when properly filled out and signed by all parties involved. Drafted by experienced Australian lawyers and regularly updated to comply with current legislation, these documents contain all the essential elements of a valid contract. For complex or unusual situations, we recommend contacting us for additional legal advice to ensure full protection.

All payments are one-off. There are no recurring or monthly payments for any of our templates or services.

Three easy ways. One, email us at support@legal123.com.au or use the contact form. Two, call us in Sydney on (02) 8003 7317. Three, book a 30-minute call if you need legal advice or want to discuss your specific business situation.