Document the terms for moving services: Moving Contract
What is a Moving Contract?
Moving Contracts usually are drafted to lay out the terms and payment details for a home or office relocation. When it contains the appropriate details, this essential contract can help to limit the number of conflicts between the signers.
When to use a Moving Contract:
- You're hiring a mover to transport your belongings to a new home or business.
- You're being hired to professionally move a client belongings to a new space.
How do I get my Moving Contract reviewed?
If you already have a Moving Contract and want to have it reviewed, or if you have questions about creating or using one, there are a few ways to get help.
Use Rocket Copilot to ask questions or review your document; this helps you better understand what it says and identify anything that may need a closer look.
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Moving Contract
This Contract for Services is made effective as of , by and between of , , , and of , , .
. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. Beginning on , will provide to the moving services described in the attached Exhibit (collectively, the "Services").
The property will be moved from ,, on to , on .
. SCOPE OF SERVICES. a. The Service Provider shall review the items to be relocated. Then the Service Provider shall take the inventory of all the items and shall provide a copy of the inventory to the Service Recipient prior to transporting the items to the new location. Service Provider shall wrap the items with care.
b. In order to avoid damage caused to the items when loading the vehicle, the weight of the load should be evenly distributed so as to avoid crushing of lighter items by the heavier items.
c. The Service provider shall give due care while unloading the items at the destination to avoid any damage to the items.
. PAYMENT. Payment shall be made to
In addition to any other right or remedy provided by law, if fails to pay for the Services when due, has the option to treat such failure to pay as a material breach of this Contract, and may cancel this Contract and/or seek legal remedies.
. TERM. This Contract
. CONFIDENTIALITY. , and its employees, agents, or representatives will not at any time or in any manner, either directly or indirectly, use for the personal benefit of , or divulge, disclose, or communicate in any manner, any information that is proprietary to . and its employees, agents, and representatives will protect such information and treat it as strictly confidential. This provision will continue to be effective after the termination of this Contract.
. DEFAULT. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute a material default under this Contract:
| a. | The failure to make a required payment when due. |
| b. | The insolvency or bankruptcy of either party. |
| c. | The subjection of any of either party's property to any levy, seizure, general assignment for the benefit of creditors, application or sale for or by any creditor or government agency. |
| d. | The failure to make available or deliver the Services in the time and manner provided for in this Contract. |
. REMEDIES. In addition to any and all other rights a party may have available according to law, if a party defaults by failing to substantially perform any provision, term or condition of this Contract (including without limitation the failure to make a monetary payment when due), the other party may terminate the Contract by providing written notice to the defaulting party. This notice shall describe with sufficient detail the nature of the default. The party receiving such notice shall have days from the effective date of such notice to cure the default(s). Unless waived by a party providing notice, the failure to cure the default(s) within such time period shall result in the automatic termination of this Contract.
. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Contract contains the entire agreement of the parties, and there are no other promises or conditions in any other agreement whether oral or written concerning the subject matter of this Contract. This Contract supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between the parties.
. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Contract will be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court finds that any provision of this Contract is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision will be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.
. AMENDMENT. This Contract may be modified or amended in writing, if the writing is signed by the party obligated under the amendment.
. GOVERNING LAW. This Contract shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of .
. NOTICE. Any notice or communication required or permitted under this Contract shall be sufficiently given if delivered in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address set forth in the opening paragraph or to such other address as one party may have furnished to the other in writing.
. WAIVER OF CONTRACTUAL RIGHT. The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Contract shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party's right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Contract.
. SIGNATORIES. This Agreement shall be signed on behalf of by and on behalf of by and shall be effective as of the date first written above.
Service Recipient:
| By: | Date: |
Service Provider:
| By: | Date: |
Moving Contract FAQs
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What type of mover should create Moving Company Contracts?
Even if you are doing the job as a favor, it is critical to capture the details of your agreements with those hiring you in writing. Signing a Moving Contract could be good for you due to this list of benefits:
- Fee-related information is well-defined
- Both parties understand the scope of their responsibilities
- Neither party is surprised by how long the engagement lasts
Ultimately, if you and/or your client decide against signing a Moving Company Contract, you might not be able to experience any of the associated benefits and protections.
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How is a moving contract template usually structured?
In order to build your Moving Contract online, you will need to prepare the following details:
- The client's full name and address
- What kind of services will be delivered
- How much you will charge
- Whether the project will be ongoing or if it will last for a set period of time
As you might expect, Moving Contracts also include the typical legal language about the independent work relationship, confidentiality, indemnification, and finally, dispute resolution methods. During the process of building your agreement, you'll also have the ability to determine its state of jurisdiction. Additional custom alterations are permitted, if needed.
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Am I required to do anything else after I have made my Moving Contract?
After drafting your Moving Contract, review it carefully. You may also want to review it with the other party to ensure all parties fully understand and agree to the terms of the agreement. Once all parties agree to the terms, the next step is to have all parties sign it, and each party should keep a copy for their records. It’s also a good idea to store it in a safe, accessible place in case you need to reference it later.
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Where can I get my Moving Contracts reviewed by a lawyer?
It’s smart to have an important agreement reviewed before you sign, so you fully understand the terms and avoid potential risks.
While some attorneys may review documents they didn’t draft, others may decline or require a retainer, hourly billing, or a flat fee. This can make getting a legal document review of your Moving Contract less predictable and more time-consuming.
Rocket Lawyer makes the process simpler. With a Rocket Lawyer membership, you can request a review from a Legal Pro or ask questions about your Moving Contract. You can also use Rocket Copilot to quickly review your agreement, spot potentially risky terms, and make sure everything looks accurate before signing.
Once you’re ready, you can sign your document online with RocketSign—all in one place.
