Cleaning Service Agreement - Template, Sample Form

CLEANING SERVICE AGREEMENT

Alberta

Effective Date: ________

CONTEXT

This Cleaning Service Agreement (hereinafter, the "Agreement") is entered into by and between the following parties:

SERVICE PROVIDER. ________, the person acting as a Service Provider, having its principal address located at:

________

The Service Provider's contact information is as follows:

Tel.: ________

Email: ________

(hereinafter, the "Service Provider")

-AND-

CLIENT. ________, a person having its principal address located at:

________

The Client's contact information is as follows:

Tel.: ________

Email: ________

(hereinafter, the "Client")

I. JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Beginning on ________, the Service Provider will provide the following cleaning services (hereinafter, the "Services"):

a. Empty trash cans

b. Replace trash bags as needed

c. Sweep and mop

d. Wash windows

e. Disinfect all bathroom surfaces and fixtures

f. Dusting furniture

g. Vacuuming

h. Clean all air vents

i. Steam clean carpets (if necessary)

j. Waxing floors (if necessary)

k. Wash and put away dishes

l. Make beds and change bedding.

m. The following additional tasks:

________.

2. In addition to the Services described above, the Services Provider will also provide any additional cleaning services as assigned and requested.

3. All cleaning duties shall be performed without undue disturbance or inconvenience to the following persons:

1. ________;

2. Guests or other persons occupying the premises.

4. All Services included in this Agreement shall be provided at the following location(s):

Address of the single location subject to this Agreement:

________

5. The Client will provide the Service Provider with keys to access the premises prior to each cleaning session. The Client will give the following number of keys to the Service Provider: ________. The Service Provider will return the key(s) to the Client after each cleaning session.

II. WORK INSPECTION

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua ut enim ad minim veniam quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore.

III. PAYMENT

1. Payment is made to the Services Provider in installments ________ (________$) each week.

2. For any payment that is not made within 3 days of its due date, the Client will be charged a late fee of ________ (________$).

3. In addition to any other rights or remedies provided by law, if the Client fails to pay for Services when due, the Services Provider shall have the option of treating such failure to pay as a material breach of this Agreement, and may cancel this Agreement and/or seek legal remedies.

IV. WORKING HOURS

1. The Services described in this Agreement will be performed at the following frequency:

________.

2. Some tasks may require a higher frequency than others. The Services Provider is responsible for creating a cleaning schedule that will allow the Services to be performed in a sufficient and reasonable manner.

3. To the extent possible and reasonable, the Services Provider's Services shall be performed in a manner that does not inconvenience the Client, the Client's guests, or any other person using the premises.

V. DURATION AND TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT

1. This Agreement will automatically terminate at this following date: ________.

VI. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES

1. It is understood by the parties that the Services Provider is an independent contractor with respect to the Client, and not an employee of the Client. The Client will not provide fringe benefits, including health insurance benefits, paid vacation, or any other employee benefit, for the benefit of the Services Provider.

2. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating an employer-employee relationship, a partnership, or a joint venture between the parties.

VII. EQUIPMENT PROVIDED

1. The Client shall provide all equipment required by the Services Provider for the proper performance of the Services described in this Agreement.

VIII. CONFIDENTIALITY

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua ut enim ad minim veniam quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua ut enim.

2. Upon termination of this Agreement, the Services Provider shall return to the Client all records, notes, documents and other items that were used, created or controlled by the Services Provider during the term of this Agreement.

IX. INDEMNIFICATION

1. The Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Services Provider from and against any and all claims, losses, expenses, and fees, including attorney's fees, costs and judgments that may be asserted against the Client that result from the acts or omissions of the Services Provider and/or Services Provider's employees, agents or representatives.

X. WARRANTY

1. The Services Provider will perform its Services and fulfill its obligations under this Agreement in a timely and professional manner, using knowledge and recommendations for the performance of the Services that meet generally acceptable standards in the Client's community and region, and will provide a standard of care equal to or better than the care used by providers on similar contracts.

XI. DEFAULT

1. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute a breach of this Agreement:

a. Failure to make a required payment when due;

b. Insolvency or bankruptcy of either party;

c. The subjection of any property of either party to levy, attachment, general assignment for the benefit of creditors, demand or sale for or by a creditor or governmental agency;

d. Failure to make available or deliver the Services within the time and in the manner provided for in this Agreement.

XII. REMEDY

1. In addition to any other rights a party may have under law, if a party defaults by failing to substantially perform any provision, term or condition of this Agreement (including, without limitation, failure to make a monetary payment when due), the other party may terminate the Agreement by providing written notice to the defaulting party.

2. Such notice shall describe in sufficient detail the nature of the default.

3. The party receiving such notice shall have 7 days from the effective date of such notice to cure the default(s). Unless waived by a party providing notice, failure to cure the default(s) within that time shall result in automatic termination of this Agreement.

XIII. FORCE MAJEURE

1. If the performance of this Agreement or any obligation under this Agreement is prevented, restricted or hindered by causes beyond the control of either party ("Force Majeure"), and the party unable to perform gives the other party prompt written notice of such an event, the obligations of the party invoking this provision shall be suspended to the extent necessary by such event.

2. The term Force Majeure shall include, without limitation, acts of God, fire, explosion, vandalism, storm or other similar events, orders or acts of military or civil authorities, or national emergencies, insurrections, riots or wars, strikes, lockouts or work stoppages.

3. The excused party shall use reasonable efforts under the circumstances to avoid or remove such causes of non-performance and shall proceed with due diligence to perform as soon as such causes are removed or have ceased.

4. An act or omission shall be deemed to be within the reasonable control of a party if committed, omitted or caused by that party, or its employees, officers, agents or affiliates.

XIV. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

1. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties, and there are no other promises or conditions in any other agreement, oral or written, concerning the subject matter of this Agreement.

2. This Agreement supersedes any prior agreement, written or oral, between the parties.

XV. VALIDITY

1. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall remain valid and enforceable.

2. If a court finds any provision of this Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable, but limiting such provision would make it valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed written, construed and enforced in the manner so limited.

XVI. AMENDMENTS

1. This Agreement may be modified or amended in writing if the writing is signed by the party obligated by the amendment.

XVII. APPLICABLE LAW

1. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the province where the Services are performed.

XVIII. NOTICE

1. Any notice or communication required or permitted under this Agreement shall be deemed sufficient if delivered personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address set forth in the opening paragraph of this Agreement or to such other address as either party may have provided to the other in writing.

XIX. WAIVER

1. The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party's right to enforce and subsequently require strict compliance with each provision of this Agreement.

EXECUTION

CLIENT

_________________________________
________, Client

_________________
Date

SERVICES PROVIDER

_________________________________
________, Services Provider

_________________
Date