Contracts & Forms
Helping your run your business without a fuss, these contracts and forms--worth thousands combined--are free to use by our members.
Legally vetted and regularly updated, these downloadable items cover new home construction, remodeling, dispute resolution, liens, safety disclosures, and more.
Most items can be filled in electronically unless otherwise indicated ("by hand"). PDF files open in new window within browser; Word & Excel files automatically download.
New Home Construction
Home Construction Contract - Lump Sum (Revised April ‘20)
Download: Word | PDF
Home Construction Contract - Lump Sum (MABA Arbitration Provision)
Download: Word | PDF
Home Construction Contract – Time and Materials (Revised April ‘20)
Download: Word | PDF
Home Construction Contract - Time and Materials (MABA Arbitration Provision)
Download: Word | PDF
Change Order – Home Construction Contract (Revised Aug ’16)
Download: PDF
Home Design Contract (Mar '17)
Download: PDF
Right to Cure Brochure (Revised by DSPS Sept ’14)
Download: PDF
Updated Wall Bracing Rule Compliance Spreadsheet (Revised Jan ’15)
Download: Excel
Addendum “NC” to Offer to Purchase (Revised July '18)
Form to be used as part of an Offer to Purchase a lot, where the Home Construction Contract is used for the construction of a new home on a lot
Download: Word
HOME REMODELING
Home Remodeling Contract – Lump Sum (Revised Apr ‘20)
Download: PDF
Home Remodeling Contract – Time & Materials (Revised Oct ‘19)
Download: PDF
Home Improvement Contract – Short Form (Revised Apr ‘20)
Download: PDF
Home Design Contract (Mar ’17)
Download: PDF
ATCP 110 Home Improvement Practices Text of Law
Download: PDF
Change Order – Home Remodeling
Download: PDF
General Location Release Form
Download: by hand Word | by hand PDF
Mold Notice, Disclosure, & Disclaimer for Remodelers
Download: by hand PDF
Construction Specifications
Download: Word | by hand PDF
Home Improvement Disclosure Forms (Revised Oct ‘19)
Includes: Disclosure Form Checklist, Residential Contractors Consumer Statement aka Stormchaser Bill, Lien Waiver Notice, Wisconsin “Right to Cure” Notice & Brochure, Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right, Three Day Right to Cancel
Download Full Packet: by hand/fillable PDF
CHANGES TO CONTRACTS
The WBA was asked whether there is a provision for contracts that members could use to address delays in performance and/or additional costs for labor and materials that are the result of causes beyond the control of the builder.
Below is an example that members may use. Members should be very careful to make sure the provision when used is consistent with the contract that the member is using. For example, a contract may already have a “force majeure” provision or some other provision that addresses delays. Moreover, the below provision would need to be revised to be consistent with the terms used in your contract. For example, your contract may refer to the parties as “Builder” and “Owner”. If that is the case, then the below provision should be revised so that the term Seller is changed to Builder and the term Buyer is changed to Owner.
You need to be very careful when revising contracts, and you should use an attorney if there is any doubt as to the change.
The WBA Contracts in the section above have been updated with this language.
DELAYS:
A. Extensions. Seller shall be entitled to an equitable extension of any date or deadline in this agreement for any delay in performance for causes beyond the control of Seller. Seller shall give Buyer written notice of any impending delay. The notice must specify the reason(s) for the delay, and must specify a new date for completing the work or item subject to the date or deadline.
B. Additional Costs. If Seller incurs additional costs as a result of a delay, including increased costs for labor and/or materials for causes beyond the control of Seller, Seller shall be entitled to an equitable adjustment to the construction price.
C. Causes Beyond The Control of Seller. Examples of causes beyond the control of Seller include, but are not limited to: acts or omissions of Buyer; acts of God; fires; floods; wars; civil or military disturbances; acts of terrorism; sabotage; strikes; epidemics, outbreaks, or pandemics; riots; power failures; accidents; labor disputes; acts of civil or military authority; governmental actions or orders; or inability to obtain labor, material, equipment or transportation.
D. Mitigation of Delays. If delays to the project are encountered for any reason, Buyer and Seller agree to take reasonable steps to mitigate the effect of such delays.
Dispute Resolution
These forms should be used to settle and resolve a specific issue or issues between Seller and Buyer. It provides for the release of the specific Alleged Defects at issue between the parties.
Cancellation Agreement – Mutual Release (Revised Aug ’16)
Download: PDF
Settlement Agreement (Revised Sept '16)
Download: fillable PDF
Trade Contractor/Vendor Agreement
Download: by hand Word | by hand PDF
Lien Forms
Safety Disclosures
Carbon Monoxide Alarms Statutory Installation Requirement
Download: PDF
Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right
Download: PDF
Mold Notice, Disclosure, & Disclaimer for Remodelers
Download: by hand PDF
Mold Notice, Disclosure, & Disclaimer: What Homeowners Should Know About Mold
Download: by hand Word | by hand PDF
Miscellaneous
NEW! Park Fees Fact Sheet
Download: PDF
Building Material Escalation Addendum
Download: Word
Home Design License
Download: Word
Developer's Checklist
This checklist is intended to identify legal issues that often arise during the development process to help protect your rights.
Download: PDF
Standard Developer’s Agreement
This document is a tool for developers to use as a guide for a developer’s agreement. You are free to use either the entire document or certain sections.
Download: Word
Hold Harmless Contract Addendum
For use by general contractors and subcontractors
Download: by hand PDF
Brown County HBA Contractor’s Certification of Stormwater Drainage & Erosion Control & Property Owner’s Acknowledgement
Please note that this form does not relieve the builder of any responsibility regarding closing a DNR permit if he disturbs more than one acre.
As to lots that are not subject to such a permit, it will notify that the owner is responsible for maintaining the lot to stay within its stormwater plain.
Download: PDF
Contracts & Forms Disclaimer
The Wisconsin Builders Association® provides its form contracts and documents as a service to its members; however, the form contracts and documents do not constitute legal advice. The Wisconsin Builders Association® works with professionals and its membership to develop professional form contracts and documents, but it does not represent, promise, guaranty or claim that the form contracts and documents are appropriate for any member’s particular need. These contracts are general and limited in scope as they are drafted for use by the general membership. It is impossible to address all potential legal issues, all applicable laws and all factual circumstances that apply to a specific member’s use of the forms or the member’s specific circumstances of use. A determination of any individual’s legal obligations and rights in a transaction can only be obtained after complete analysis of the law and its applicability to the particular fact situation by an attorney. The use of these form contracts and documents is not a substitute for the advice of competent counsel. The Wisconsin Builders Association® form contracts have important legal consequences when used as part of a transaction. The Wisconsin Builders Association® strongly encourages you to consult with an attorney when completing, using and/or modifying its form contracts.