Terminations & Roll-overs
Before a new contract starts, you should always consider how it will end. What will happen at the end of the contract? What will happen if the Contractor doesn’t perform to the terms of the contract? Here’s what you need to know.
Roll-Over Clause
Most elevator maintenance contracts contain a roll-over clause. That simply means, upon the anniversary date of the contract term, the contract will automatically renew for a duplicate term if the proper notification is not received. If you want to negotiate a new agreement, you should first check the termination language on your existing contract, more specifically you should check when, or if, it renews. Did your contract already renew?
Many contracts require written termination notice three months before the end date. Otherwise, it may automatically renew for another term. Double-check your current contract termination language. Consider signing for just the original term, then make sure the contract is written to reflect a month-to-month term until a new contract is in place.
Non- Performance Clauses.
Make sure there is inclusion for performance clauses / KPI’s (key performance indicator) including the addition of any potential financial penalties for any non-compliance on behalf of the Contractor. Assuming it could happen (and it can), you should consider the addition of clauses that would allow for early termination based on your service provider’s failure to perform.
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