Legal Forms Explained

Complaint Letter Form

2011-02-27T23:33:00.000-08:00

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Download Now A Complaint Letter is used to complain to a person or company about a product or service that they sold or provided to you. You can also use a Complaint Letter to complain to someone about anything you want.
How to write a complaint letter? Use this form:
Download: Complaint Letter Form
Note: If you want to demand that someone pay you money they owe you or do something they are required to do at law, see Demand Letter. If you want someone to stop doing something they are not legally allowed to do, see Cease & Desist Letter.

Employee Warning Letter

2011-02-27T23:24:00.000-08:00

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Download Now An Employee Warning Letter is used to provide consistent and reasonable employee disciplining procedures.
An Employee Warning Letter should: (i) clearly identify the issue or infraction, (ii) accurately describe required improvements, and (iii) clearly outline future consequences.

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Incorporate a New Company

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Incorporate LawDepot's Incorporation Package allows you to create and incorporate a new registered for-profit corporation.

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Corporate Name Search

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Corporate
Name Search A Canadian Corporate Name Search searches Canada federal and/or provincial databases to determine the availability of a proposed business name.

To perform a corporate name search:
Corporate Name Search

Business Plan

2011-02-27T21:28:00.000-08:00

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Download Now Whether you are starting a new business or want to raise capital for an existing business, you need a comprehensive Business Plan that thoroughly analyzes your business opportunities and risks.
A Business Plan is for the benefit of stakeholders, lenders and investors.
Download: Business Plan

Hold-Harmless (Indemnity) Agreement

2011-02-27T21:13:00.000-08:00

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Download Now An Indemnity Agreement (Hold-Harmless Agreement) allows one party to protect another party against any future losses or claims in relation to a particular activity.

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Amortization Schedule

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Download Now An Amortization Schedule outlines the mount of time (number of years) that it will take to repay the entire amount of a loan or mortgage given a certain interest rate, amount of payment and frequency of payments.

Download: Amortization Schedule

Letter of Intent

2011-02-27T20:46:00.000-08:00

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Download Now A Letter of Intent provides a non-binding document for two or more parties to form an understanding for a future agreement.

Download: Letter of Intent

Partnership Amendment

2008-07-05T18:06:00.000-07:00

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A Partnership Amendment can be used to add or delete partners from a Partnership Agreement.
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Warranty Deed

2008-07-04T20:27:00.001-07:00

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A Warranty Deed is one in which the grantor fully warrants good clear title to the property, free from any encumbrances that are not listed on the deed.
It is used in most real estate deed transfers, as it provides the greatest protection of any deed.
Download: Warranty Deed

Satisfaction of Mortgage

2008-07-04T20:25:00.000-07:00

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A Satisfaction of Mortgage is used when the original debt was secured by a mortgage.
It is a document used by the Mortgagee (lender) to acknowledge that the debt of the Mortgagor (borrower) has been paid in full.
Upon the filing of the satisfaction of mortgage, the Mortgagee's lien should be cleared from the title deed.
Download: Satisfaction of Mortgage

Mortgage Agreement

2008-07-04T20:24:00.000-07:00

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A Mortgage Agreement is a document used by a mortgagee (lender) to secure a loan in the mortgagor's (borrower’s) purchase of real estate.
Download: Mortgage Agreement

Deed of Trust

2008-07-04T20:19:00.000-07:00

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A Deed of Trust is a document that allows a borrower to transfer the legal title of its property to a trustee who holds the property in trust as security for the payment of the debt to the lender.
If the borrower pays the debt as agreed, the deed of trust becomes void and the lender executes a Deed of Reconveyance.
If, however, the borrower defaults, the trustee may sell the property at a public sale under the terms of the Deed of Trust.
Download: Deed of Trust

Deed of Reconveyance

2008-07-04T20:17:00.000-07:00

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A Deed of Reconveyance is a document from a Beneficiary (lender), that releases a Trustor (borrower) from a debt once it has been paid in full.
It is used when the original debt was secured by a Deed of Trust.
Download: Deed of Reconveyance

Cease and Desist Letter

2008-07-04T20:15:00.001-07:00

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A Cease & Desist Letter is used to demand that a person or company cease any unwanted action or behavior.
For example, it can be used to demand a person or company cease violating your copyright or to demand a creditor to stop harassing you.
Download: Cease and Desist Letter

Affidavit of Support I-134

2008-07-04T20:14:00.001-07:00

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An Affidavit of Support I-134 is a form used by a sponsor in order to show that the immigrant he/she is sponsoring has adequate means of financial support and is not likely to become a public charge.
The Affidavit of Support I-134 must be used by sponsors of aliens who do not fall within the definition of 213A of Immigration and Nationality Act. This includes sponsors of students and parolees as well as sponsors of diversity or returning resident applicants.
Download: Affidavit of Support I-134

US Citizenship form

2008-07-04T20:13:00.001-07:00

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An online US Citizenship form is an automated N-400 Application for Naturalization form.
Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to foreign citizens or nationals after they fulfill the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
Download: US Citizenship form

Termination Agreement

2008-07-04T20:11:00.000-07:00

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A Termination Agreement provides a mechanism to conclude or discontinue an existing agreement.
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Release Agreement (Waiver)

2008-07-04T20:10:00.001-07:00

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A Release Agreement (Waiver) is an enforceable promise not to proceed with a legal claim in exchange for money or other compensation. Also known as a Release and Dispute Settlement Agreement.
A Release Agreement is used when two parties settle a legal dispute. Essentially, the release will set out the terms of how the parties have agreed to settle their dispute (eg. one party will pay money to the other party, property will be returned, etc). As part of the settlement, the release document provides that neither party will sue each other or make any further claims against each other.
In other words, the dispute is over and settled. Once the releases have been signed, neither party can come back later and make any demands, lawsuits, or other claims against the other party regarding the subject matter of the release. It is common that each party in a dispute will give the other party a release.
The release will usually include terms covering the following:

terms of the settlement (eg. one party will pay money to the other party, property will be returned, etc). It may also state payment terms (eg. lump sum payment, or payment of a certain amount per month for a fixed number of months)

confidentiality requirements (this is to ensure that no one discusses the terms of the settlement in the event that the parties want the matter to be kept confidential)

agreement that the party no longer has any claim against the other party regarding the subject matter described in the release

Download: Release Agreement (Waiver)

Name Change Kit

2008-07-04T20:06:00.000-07:00

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An online Name Change Kit can be used to fill in the forms to make a legal name change petition.
There are many situations where you may wish to change your name.
This includes when you are dissatisfied with your current name, when you wish to have a more convenient name, when you wish to change your name for professional reasons or when you are divorced and you wish to return to your former name.
Download: Name Change Kit

Child Travel Consent Form

2008-07-04T20:05:00.001-07:00

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A Child Travel Consent Form is required where a minor child under the age of 18 is traveling internationally without both parents present.
It helps to avoid hassles boarding airplanes, seeking medical treatment for the children in your care, or crossing international borders.
It is especially useful in divorce/separation situations.
Download: Child Travel Consent Form

Certificate of Proof of Execution

2008-07-04T20:03:00.001-07:00

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A Certificate of Proof of Execution by a Subscribing Witness is a sworn statement by a witness to the signing of a document in which the witness confirms that proper execution of that document occurred.
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Assignment

2008-07-04T20:02:00.001-07:00

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An Assignment is used to transfer all or part of one’s interest or rights in personal property to another person.
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Amending Agreement

2008-07-04T20:00:00.000-07:00

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An Amending Agreement is used to make alterations to existing contracts or agreements between two or more parties.
The original agreement remains in effect, but one or more changes are made to the terms of the agreement.
Amendments can be such matters as extending the term of the agreement, changing a payment amount, changing or adding obligations of one party, etc.
Download: Amending Agreement

Model and Entertainment Release

2008-07-04T19:58:00.001-07:00

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A Model and Entertainment Release form is a contract in which the subject of a photograph, video, writing, or audio recording consents to the use of the photograph, video, writing, or audio recording by the artist or a third party (advertising, magazine, website, etc.).
Also known as: Model Release, Entertainment Release
Download: Model and Entertainment Release

Music Recording Contract

2008-07-04T19:51:00.000-07:00

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A Music Recording Contract is used by a record company or other business organization to enter into a contractual agreement with an individual, group or band for their exclusive services as a recording artist for that company.
A contract can feature renewal options, royalty breakdown, distribution requirements and more.
Download: Music Recording Contract

Band Partnership Agreement

2008-07-04T19:48:00.000-07:00

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A Band Partnership Agreement allows two or more individuals or groups to form a general band partnership.
Download: Band Partnership Agreement

Trade Name Assignment

2008-07-04T19:46:00.001-07:00

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A Trade Name Assignment is used to legally transfer all rights of a Trade Name from one person to another.
The Trade Name can be registered or not registered.
Download: Trade Name Assignment

Trademark Search (Comprehensive)

2008-07-04T19:44:00.001-07:00

Trademark Search
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Perform a Trademark Search (Comprehensive) and take the worry out of searching for the trademark you want.
This type of search includes searches of US Federal, US State, US Common Law, Domain names (.com, .net, and .org), Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Community, and WIPO databases, depending on the package you choose.
With this type of trademark search, simply fill out the search form and receive results emailed in 1 to 2 business days.
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Trademark Search (Simple)

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Trademark Search
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Perform an online Trademark Search (Simple), receive instant results, and take the worry out of searching for the trademark you want.
This type of search targets the most common trademark search elements.
Simply enter the term you want, and get instant results.
This type of trademark search is the perfect tool to help you decide what trademark to apply for.
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Trademark Assignment

2008-07-04T19:41:00.001-07:00

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A Trademark Assignment transfers the ownership of a trademark.
If you wish to let someone else use your trademark but do not want to transfer the entire interest, use the Trademark License.
Download: Trademark Assignment

Software License Agreement

2008-07-04T19:39:00.001-07:00

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A Software License Agreement, also known as an End User License Agreement (EULA), provides a contract suitable for the sale of a software license between a software developer or vendor and an end-user.
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End User License Agreement (EULA)

2008-07-04T19:38:00.001-07:00

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A End User License Agreement (EULA), also known as an Software License Agreement, provides a contract suitable for the sale of a software license between a software developer or vendor and an end-user.
Download: End User License Agreement (EULA)

Separation Agreement

2008-07-04T19:36:00.001-07:00

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A Separation Agreement is used to divide any property and debts that you and your spouse have incurred, as well as provide for custody, visitation and support of any minor children of the relationship.
Our Separation Agreement is ideal for separated couples looking to settle property and custody issues prior to a divorce judgment.
Download: Separation Agreement

Prenuptial Agreement

2008-07-04T19:34:00.000-07:00

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A Prenuptial Agreement is a contract entered into between two people who are about to marry.
It sets out how assets will be distributed in the event of divorce or death.
It can also be used to address other important matters to the couple about to be married such as rights to future spousal support, etc.
A Prenuptial Agreement is normally used in situations where one or both parties:
has significant wealth or expects to receive a large inheritance,

has a personal business,

wish to keep all assets and debts separate,

were previously married,

and/or have children from a previous relationship.

(Misspelled as "Prenuptual Agreement"; also known as Prenup or Pre-Marital Agreement or Premarital Agreement.)
Download: Prenuptial Agreement

Divorce (Uncontested)

2008-07-04T19:33:00.001-07:00

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A Divorce (Uncontested) package is intended for couples who are seeking an uncontested divorce.
If you can agree on all of the issues, including child custody, child support, spousal support and property division then a Divorce (Uncontested) package is probably suitable for you.
When a Divorce (Uncontested) package is prepared for you, ensure that state specific documents are completed to your satisfaction.
Download: Divorce (Uncontested)

Common Law Partner Agreement

2008-07-04T19:31:00.000-07:00

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A Common Law Partner Agreement is a written agreement between parties who live together in a shared residence which governs their rights and obligations.
Also known as: Cohabitation Agreement.
Download: Common Law Partner Agreement

Cohabitation Agreement

2008-07-04T19:30:00.001-07:00

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A Cohabitation Agreement is a written agreement between parties who live together in a shared residence which governs their rights and obligations.
Also known as: Common Law Partner Agreement.
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Roommate Agreement

2008-07-04T19:27:00.000-07:00

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A Roommate Agreement is a contract entered into by tenants of a residency that establishes rules and guidelines for financial and household responsibilities.
Download: Roommate Agreement

Notice of Rent Increase

2008-07-04T19:17:00.001-07:00

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A Notice of Rent Increase is used where a Landlord wishes to increase the rent charged on a Premises.
Download: Notice of Rent Increase

Notice to Repair

2008-07-04T19:16:00.001-07:00

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Notice to Repair is used when the Tenant wants to give notice to the Landlord that the Landlord is breaching a term of the Lease or the state legislation by not properly maintaining the Premises.
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Notice to Quit

2008-07-04T19:15:00.001-07:00

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Notice to Quit is used by the Landlord to terminate a lease when the Tenant has:

Failed to pay rent within the required time after it was due.

Caused serious damage to the premises.

Acted violent or made threats to the health and safety of other Tenants and/or the property.

Performed illegal activities, such as prostitution or drug use, on the Premises.

Download: Notice to Quit

Notice of Termination

2008-07-04T19:14:00.001-07:00

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Notice of Termination is used when:

The Landlord wishes to terminate a periodic tenancy (such as a month to month lease), or

The Lease Agreement requires advance notice for the termination of the Lease.

Download: Notice of Termination

Notice of Lease Violation

2008-07-04T19:12:00.000-07:00

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A Notice of Lease Violation is used where a Tenant has failed to comply with the Landlord's rules or breached a term of the Lease.
The Landlord is giving the Tenant notice to remedy the violation within the notice period.
The Landlord may choose to terminate the Lease if the violation is not remedied OR to remedy the violation itself at the Tenant's expense.
Download: Notice of Lease Violation

Notice of Intent to Vacate Premises

2008-07-04T19:10:00.000-07:00

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A Notice of Intent to Vacate Premises is used when the Tenant (under a fixed term) wants to give notice to the Landlord that the Tenant plans to vacate the Premises at the end of the notice period.
Download: Notice of Intent to Vacate Premises

Eviction Notice forms

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Eviction Notice forms

Eviction & Lease Notices include all the basic notices that both landlords and tenants may need to provide each other during the tenancy and to end the Lease.
Notices for landlords include:
Eviction Notice

Notice to Pay

Notice to Quit

Notice of Lease Violation

Notice of Termination

Demand for Compliance or Possession

Notice to Increase Rent

Notices for tenants include:
Notice to Repair

Notice of Intent to Vacate

Notice of Termination for various reasons.

You also may want to have a Proof of Service created with your notice.
Download: Eviction Notice forms

Demand for Compliance or Possession

2008-07-04T19:05:00.001-07:00

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Demand for Compliance or Possession can be used after the Landlord has served the tenant with a Notice to Quit, Notice to Pay, or Notice of Lease Violation, but the Tenant has not complied.
Download: Demand for Compliance or Possession

Residential Rental Inspection Report

2008-07-04T19:02:00.000-07:00

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A Residential Rental Inspection Report is used by landlords values (or lessees, or property managers) to record the condition of a rented residence when someone moves into it and again when he or she moves out.
Download: Residential Rental Inspection Report

Residential Sublease Agreement

2008-07-04T19:01:00.001-07:00

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A Residential Sublease Agreement is used to convey some or all of the property rights that a tenant has under a residential lease to a third party for a portion of the tenant's remaining term of the original lease.
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Commercial Sublease Agreement

2008-07-04T18:58:00.001-07:00

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A Commercial Sublease Agreement is used to convey the leasing of premises by a lessee to a third party for part of the lessee's remaining term of the original lease.
A sublease agreement can be used to convey the leasing of premises by a lessee to a third party for part of the lessee's remaining term of the original lease.
Download: Commercial Sublease Agreement

Residential Rental Application

2008-07-04T18:56:00.001-07:00

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A Residential Rental Application is used by landlords, lessees, and property managers to collect information on potential renters.
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Residential Rental/Lease Agreement

2008-07-04T18:54:00.000-07:00

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A Residential Rental/Lease Agreement creates a residential tenancy between a landlord and a tenant.
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Personal Property Rental Agreement

2008-07-04T18:53:00.001-07:00

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A Personal Property Rental Agreement may be used for the long-term and short-term rental of many types of personal property by businesses and individuals.
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Offer to Lease

2008-07-04T18:51:00.001-07:00

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An Offer to Lease for commercial space is a binding legal agreement that sets out the terms and conditions of any lease that may ultimately be signed.
It may include conditions on which the tenant is willing to enter into a formal commercial lease agreement.
Download: Offer to Lease

Lease Assignment Agreement

2008-07-04T18:49:00.001-07:00

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A Lease Assignment Agreement is used when a tenant who is renting property from a landlord wants to transfer the entire interest that the tenant has in the property to a third party.
The third party then assumes the lease and all rights and obligations under the lease that the tenant had with the landlord.
Download: Lease Assignment Agreement

Commercial Lease Application

2008-07-04T18:47:00.000-07:00

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A Commercial Lease Application is used by landlords (or lessees, or property managers) to collect information on potential commercial renters and to obtain authorization from the applicant to check his or her credit history.
Download: Commercial Lease Application

Lease Amending Agreement

2008-07-04T18:45:00.000-07:00

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A Lease Amending Agreement is used to make changes to an existing lease.
The original lease remains in effect, but one or more changes are made to the terms of the lease.
In order for the Lease Amending Agreement to be valid, it must be signed by all of the parties listed in the original lease.
Download: Lease Amending Agreement

Residential Rental/Lease Agreement

2008-07-04T18:42:00.000-07:00

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A Residential Rental/Lease Agreement creates a residential tenancy between a landlord and a tenant.
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Commercial Property Lease Agreement

2008-07-04T18:40:00.001-07:00

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A Commercial Property Lease Agreement creates a commercial tenancy agreement between a landlord and a collector.
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Landlord's Consent to Sublease

2008-07-04T18:38:00.000-07:00

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A Landlord's Consent to Sublease is used where an original tenant is subleasing certain premises to a new tenant and the original tenant wants evidence of the Landlord's consent to the sublease.
Download: Landlord's Consent to Sublease

Landlord's Consent to Lease Assignment

2008-07-04T18:36:00.000-07:00

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A Landlord's Consent to Lease Assignment is used where an original tenant is transferring his rights and obligations under the lease to a new tenant and the parties want evidence of the Landlord's consent to this arrangement.
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Equipment Rental Agreement

2008-07-04T18:31:00.000-07:00

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An Equipment Rental Agreement is a contract by which one party, the owner of equipment, rents equipment to another party.
Download: Equipment Rental Agreement

Employment Termination Letter

2008-07-04T18:27:00.000-07:00

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An Employment Termination Letter formally advises an employee that his or her employment has been terminated.
Download: Employment Termination Letter

Employment Offer Letter

2008-07-04T18:21:00.000-07:00

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An Employment Offer Letter provides the employer with an opportunity to formally make an employment offer to an employee in a clear and concise fashion.
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Employment Agreement

2008-07-04T18:19:00.000-07:00

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Are you planning to hire any employee in your business? If your employee will have access to sensitive information such as your customer lists or methods of operation, you should consider having a written Employment Agreement before you hire the employee.
The Employment Agreement, also known as an Employment Contract, usually addresses many legal issues important in the employer-employee relationship including:
Term of employment (is the employment for a fixed time period or is it for an indefinite time period?)

Amount of compensation (salary / pay) and any included benefits such as automobile, vacation or health plan

The duties, tasks and responsibilities expected of the employee

Representations by the employee such as their academic or professional qualifications

Right to terminate the employee for cause if certain events occur (eg. theft)

Right to terminate the employee without cause if certain events occur (eg. poor performance)

Confidentiality of information to prevent employee from disclosing to others any confidential information after the employment ends

Non-competition restrictions during and after employment with your company

Non-solicitation restrictions to prevent the employee from attempting to solicit your customers/clients and other employees

Clarification that the employer is the owner of the customer lists, contact information, customer records, business methods, copyrights, and patents (if any)

Details of any office procedures and policies

Any other issues specific to the employment situation

Download: Employment Agreement

Employee Privacy Policy Statement

2008-07-04T18:17:00.000-07:00

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An Employee Privacy Policy Statement is used to standardize the collection, use and disclosure of personal information pertaining to employees.
It provides guidance for staff on what is expected when handling personal information and also gives confidence to individuals that their personal information is treated with adequate sensitivity.
Download: Employee Privacy Policy Statement

Employee Evaluation

2008-07-04T18:14:00.000-07:00

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An Employee Evaluation allows employers to assess the performance and improvement of their employees.
A Employee Evaluation can provide an optional numerical scoring feature, an optional improvement plan and an option to personalize the evaluation with specific comments for the employee.
Download: Employee Evaluation

Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement

2008-07-04T17:28:00.001-07:00

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A Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement protects your confidential business information or inventions revealed during discussions, proposals or negotiations with another party.
It also protects against disclosure to third parties of information not already in the public domain.
A confidentiality agreement is ideal for:
proposed business transactions between two parties,

protection of inventions,

protection of an employer's confidential information from employees and contractors,

and any other purpose that you describe.

(Also known as an NDA or N.D.A.)
Download: Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement

Compensation Agreement

2008-07-04T17:22:00.000-07:00

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A Compensation Agreement is a legal contract between an employer and an employee where an employer agrees to pay certain compensation to the employee in exchange for services rendered.
In effect, the Compensation Agreement amends the terms of the original employment agreement with respect to compensation.
Download: Compensation Agreement

Share Repurchase Agreement

2008-07-04T02:06:00.000-07:00

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A Share Repurchase Agreement provides a contract for two individuals or entities to accomplish a private repurchase of stocks or shares and is applicable for the U.S. or Canada.
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Share Purchase Agreement

2008-07-04T02:05:00.000-07:00

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A Share Purchase Agreement provides a contract for two individuals or entities to accomplish a private sale and purchase of stock or shares and is applicable for the U.S. or Canada.
Download: Share Purchase Agreement

Shareholders' Organizational Meeting

2008-07-04T02:03:00.000-07:00

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A Shareholders' Organizational Meeting can occur during the process of incorporation.
At this meeting, shareholders will ratify the decisions and actions of the incorporators and directors, appoint or elect new directors, appoint or waive the appointment of auditors, and resolve any other outstanding business.
Download: Shareholders' Organizational Meeting

Shareholders' Resolution

2008-07-04T02:02:00.001-07:00

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A Shareholders' Resolution creates either the shareholder minutes or shareholder resolutions in lieu of meeting for any corporation or organization.
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Shareholder Proxy

2008-07-04T02:00:00.000-07:00

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A Shareholder Proxy allows an individual or corporation to appoint a representative to vote at a shareholder meeting.
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Shareholder Agreement

2008-07-04T01:58:00.000-07:00

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A Shareholder Agreement can be used to say how a corporation will be managed, how disputes will be resolved, what will happen on the death of a shareholder, and to prevent shareholders from competing with the corporation.
Depending on your jurisdiction, it may be used to transfer the power to manage a corporation from the directors to the shareholders.
Download: Shareholder Agreement

Minutes of Shareholders' Meeting

2008-07-04T01:57:00.000-07:00

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A Shareholders' Resolution creates either the shareholder minutes or shareholder resolutions in lieu of meeting for any corporation or organization.
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Minutes of Directors' Meeting

2008-07-04T01:54:00.000-07:00

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A Directors' Resolution creates either the director's minutes or the director's resolution in lieu of meeting for any corporation or organization.
Download: Minutes of Directors' Meeting

Minute Book Rights of Inspection

2008-07-04T01:52:00.001-07:00

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A Minute Book Rights of Inspection statement provides a document outlining the different rights to inspect corporate books and records for creditors, stockholders and directors.
This document can be included in the corporate Minute Book or in a policy and procedure manual.
Download: Minute Book Rights of Inspection

LLC Operating Agreement

2008-07-04T01:50:00.000-07:00

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An LLC Operating Agreement is an agreement between the members of a Limited Liability Company (LLC) describing the rights and obligations of the members in relation to each other and to the LLC.
Download: LLC Operating Agreement

Directors' Resolution

2008-07-04T01:47:00.000-07:00

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A Directors' Resolution creates either the director's minutes or the director's resolution in lieu of meeting for any corporation or organization.
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Corporate Bylaws

2008-07-04T01:46:00.001-07:00

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The Corporate Bylaws describe the internal rules governing the management of a Corporation.
Bylaws describe the duties and obligations of the directors and officers and govern how the corporation will be run.
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Consent to be Director and Officer

2008-07-04T01:43:00.000-07:00

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A Consent to be Director and Officer is a form that should be completed by all directors or officers of a corporation when they are first appointed.
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Consent to Action Without Meeting

2008-07-04T01:41:00.000-07:00

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A Directors' Resolution creates either the director's minutes or the director's resolution in lieu of meeting for any corporation or organization.
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Certificate of Incumbency

2008-07-04T01:39:00.000-07:00

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A Certificate of Incumbency is used to confirm the signing Officers of a corporation.
It may include a confirmation of the Directors and Shareholders of a corporation.
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Directors' Organizational Meeting

2008-07-04T01:37:00.000-07:00

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A Directors' Organizational Meeting can occur during the process of incorporation.
At this meeting, directors will complete the formation of the corporation.
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Incorporators' Organizational Meeting

2008-07-04T01:35:00.000-07:00

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An Incorporators' Organizational Meeting can occur during the process of incorporation.
At this meeting, incorporators will either complete the formation of the corporation or appoint directors who will complete the formation of the corporation.
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Articles of Incorporation

2008-07-04T01:32:00.000-07:00

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The Articles of Incorporation describe the basic structure of a corporation and are required to be filed with the Secretary of State by the individuals organizing the corporation.
Articles of Incorporation are specific to the requirements of each state
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Appointment of Shareholder's Representative

2008-07-04T01:26:00.000-07:00

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A Shareholder's Appointment of Representative allows a representative to vote at all shareholder meetings and to make other decisions that the corporate shareholder would normally make.
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Purchase and Sale of Business Agreement

2008-07-04T01:23:00.000-07:00

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A Purchase and Sale of Business Agreement is used to transfer the shares or assets of a business from one or more sellers to one or more purchasers.
The agreement can be structured as a sale of the shares of the business or as a sale of the assets of the business.
If you are planning to buy or sell a business, you should have a written agreement in place between the seller (also called the vendor) and the purchaser (all called the buyer). The agreement of purchase and sale will address certain key issues including:
what is being bought and sold (called the "assets) (eg. equipment, client list, intellectual property),

the purchase price,

method of payment of purchase price and amount of deposit, if any.

the date of transfer (called the "closing date")

representations and warranties of the seller (eg. the condition of the assets, location of assets, ownership of the assets)

representations of the buyer

conditions of closing (eg. purchaser has first obtained a loan from a bank; purchaser has inspected the assets)

procedures to be followed on the closing date (eg. money to be exchanged, documents to be exchanged, assets to be exchanged)

general legal contract provisions

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Partnership Agreement

2008-07-04T01:19:00.000-07:00

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A Partnership Agreement provides a contract for two or more individuals or entities to form a business partnership.
A "partnership" is a method to carry on business when two or more persons (individuals or corporations) carry on a business in common with a view to a profit. The members of a partnership are called "partners".
A partnership can be governed by an agreement called a Partnership Agreement. Your partnership agreement should describe the duties and responsibilities of the partners, methods of making decisions, and dissolution of the partnership. In addition your Partnership Agreement should deal with the following issues:
Description of the business to be carried on

Financial contributions required by each partners

How the partnership will be managed

How decisions will be made

Who is required to sign documents

Procedures for the retirement, bankruptcy, incapacity, or death of a partner

Non-competition of partners

Confidentiality of information

Procedure for admitting new partners

Insurance issues

Accounting and records of partnership

Arbitration and dispute resolution

General contract provisions

Any other issues concerning the partners

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Notice of Withdrawal From Partnership

2008-07-04T01:12:00.001-07:00

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A Notice of Withdrawal From Partnership can be used when a partner is withdrawing from a partnership for voluntary or involunatary reasons.
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Joint Venture Agreement

2008-07-04T01:10:00.000-07:00

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A Joint Venture Agreement provides a contract for two or more individuals or entities to form a business relationship suitable for a single project or purpose.
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Assignment of Partnership Interest

2008-07-04T01:00:00.000-07:00

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An Assignment of Partnership Interest agreement provides a contract for the transfer of a partnership interest from one entity to another to the extent permitted by the original Partnership Agreement.
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Shareholder Loan Agreement

2008-07-04T00:55:00.000-07:00

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A Shareholder Loan Agreement is used when a corporation is borrowing money from one of its shareholders; a shareholder is lending money to its corporation; or a corporation owes money to a shareholder values (for salary, etc.) and the parties need a record of the payment to the shareholder for tax purposes.
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Release Agreement (Waiver)

2008-07-03T23:05:00.000-07:00

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A Release Agreement (Waiver) is an enforceable promise not to proceed with a legal claim in exchange for money or other compensation. Also known as a Release and Dispute Settlement Agreement.
A Release Agreement is used when two parties settle a legal dispute. Essentially, the release will set out the terms of how the parties have agreed to settle their dispute (eg. one party will pay money to the other party, property will be returned, etc). As part of the settlement, the release document provides that neither party will sue each other or make any further claims against each other.
In other words, the dispute is over and settled. Once the releases have been signed, neither party can come back later and make any demands, lawsuits, or other claims against the other party regarding the subject matter of the release. It is common that each party in a dispute will give the other party a release.
The release will usually include terms covering the following:

terms of the settlement (eg. one party will pay money to the other party, property will be returned, etc). It may also state payment terms (eg. lump sum payment, or payment of a certain amount per month for a fixed number of months)

confidentiality requirements (this is to ensure that no one discusses the terms of the settlement in the event that the parties want the matter to be kept confidential)

agreement that the party no longer has any claim against the other party regarding the subject matter described in the release

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Promissory Note

2008-07-03T23:04:00.001-07:00

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A Promissory Note is an enforceable promise to pay back a loan or debt.
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Personal/Corporate Guarantee

2008-07-03T23:01:00.000-07:00

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A Personal/Corporate Guarantee is a collateral contract where an individual or corporation agrees to be responsible for the debt or obligations of an individual or company in the event that this individual or company defaults on its debt owed to a lender or creditor.
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Loan Agreement

2008-07-03T22:57:00.000-07:00

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A Loan Agreement is used to document and set out the terms of a loan between individuals, between corporations, or between an individual and a corporation.
When a business or company is either starting up or wishes to expand, it likely requires additional money or capital. Additional funds can be obtained from either a bank or a third party willing to loan the money to the business. Where money is loaned to a business, the lender will want to have the borrower sign a loan agreement that details certain key issues regarding the loan.
In other cases, an individual may want to lend money to another individual for personal reasons (eg. to help a person buy a car or pay for university).
Key issues to be included in a Loan Agreement include:
the amount of the loan

when funds are to be advanced

amount of interest to be charged

documentation to evidence advancement of funds such as a promissory note

repayment terms and rights of prepayment if any

how and when payments are to be made

various promises made by the borrower

issues surrounding when a lien will be granted to secure the funds against any assets

events that would be considered default under the loan

remedies available to the lender in the event the borrower default or fails to repay the loan

provisions dealing with any other issues of concern to the lender or borrow

general legal terms

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Personal Financial Statement

2008-07-03T22:55:00.000-07:00

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The Personal Financial Statement is used to present one's financial situation in an organized and useful manner.
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Demand Letter

2008-07-03T22:48:00.000-07:00

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A Demand Letter is a letter sent by certified mail to demand payment or some other action, which is in default.
A demand letter sets out why the payment or action is being claimed, how it should be carried out (e.g. payment in full, payment over time), and directions for the reply and a deadline for the reply.
Demand letters are frequently used to maintain some goodwill between business parties and they often encourage payment, in order to avoid expensive litigation.
Most demand letters contain the 'threat' that if it is not adhered to, the next communication between the parties will be through a formal legal proceeding.
Demand letters can be for the following situations and other situations:
debt owed

NSF checks and stopped payment on a check.

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