Description
A Building Maintenance Contract is a formal agreement between a property owner or manager and a maintenance service provider to ensure the regular upkeep and functionality of a commercial or residential building. This contract outlines the scope of services, frequency of visits, responsibilities, standards, and payment terms associated with maintaining the property’s infrastructure, systems, and common areas.
Typical services covered include plumbing, electrical systems, elevators, lighting, fire safety equipment, and general structural maintenance. The agreement defines whether services are scheduled (preventive) or on-call (reactive), and sets clear expectations on response times, reporting, documentation, and materials used.
It often includes liability and insurance clauses, compliance with local building codes, termination conditions, indemnity clauses, and confidentiality where needed.
For property owners, the contract ensures building safety, tenant satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. For service providers, it clarifies duties, billing structure (monthly retainer or per-task), and limits on liability.
Ideal for commercial buildings, apartments, schools, or government facilities, a Building Maintenance Contract helps reduce downtime, avoid costly repairs, and extend the lifecycle of critical building systems through consistent and professional service delivery.
Alaba –
We now use this contract as a standard in all our new developments. It’s legally sound, easy to modify, and adds a layer of protection to our long-term investments.
Martina –
We were able to customize the agreement for multiple building types with ease. It clearly outlines responsibilities and helps us avoid disputes with service providers.
Danlami –
This contract covered everything we needed—from routine maintenance to emergency repairs. It made vendor onboarding much smoother and more professional.
Samuel –
This maintenance contract helped us streamline vendor agreements across multiple locations. Everything is clear—from scope of work to liability clauses.
Ekene –
A solid, well-structured contract that gives both parties peace of mind. It’s helped us manage expectations, timelines, and service quality consistently.