Duties and Compensation

 

Lawn Maintenance

DUTIES

Weekly lawn mowing: to arrive at the property as scheduled to perform lawn mowing with an appropriately sized lawnmower; trimming of edges near garden beds, foundations, fences, etc, with a line trimmer; blow the grass clippings and other debris off hard surfaces with a leaf blower, as needed. All lawn mowing services will be performed with the mowers’ cutting blades set at or around 2.5” (6.25cm) high.  Bonnar Properties has full discretion to choose to collect and take away the grass clippings or to choose to leave them on the lawn as a supply of beneficial nutrients for the turf.

B. Spring cleanup: This service includes leaf and fallen-branch removal on lawns and gardens as well as setting a new edge on the gardens. In most cases, the leaves will be left on the customer’s curb for the municipality’s scheduled removal or pickup for that area. At Bonnar Properties’ discretion, the leaves may be mulched into the lawn and dispersed. This service is included in the service package pricing for those customers who have selected the “Extra and “Premium” service packages and will be performed during the month of April, as needed.

If any customer who has selected the “Starter” service package wishes to have the leaves cleaned up at the property, then this will be a one-off service performed on the week prior to the municipality’s final loose leaf collection week.  This will be charged separately and agreed to by both parties in writing, prior to commencing, as long as Bonnar Properties has the time and resources available to agree to this service.

C. Fall cleanup: leaf and fallen-branch removal on lawns and gardens. In most cases, the leaves will be left on the customer’s curb for the municipality’s scheduled removal or pickup for that area. At Bonnar Properties’ discretion, the leaves may be mulched into the lawn and dispersed. This service is included in the “Extra” and “Premium” service packages pricing and will be performed from the first week of October and end on the last week of November, as needed. If any customer who has selected the “Starter” service package wishes to have the leaves cleaned up at the property, then this will be a one-off service performed on the week prior to the municipality’s final loose leaf collection week.  This will be charged separately and agreed to by both parties in writing, prior to commencing, as long as Bonnar Properties has the time and resources available to agree to this service.

D. Weeding hard surfaces: This service is included in the “Premium” service package and includes a weekly removal of unwanted weeds growing in walkways, driveways, and sidewalks. This is a non-toxic, chemical free service that is performed with the line trimmer.  Any dirt, gravel, rocky or otherwise loose surfaces will not be included in this service offering.

E. Overseed the lawn: This service is included in the “Premium” service package and includes a one-time application of grass seed over the existing turf. This service happens in November or December and is limited to a maximum of 2kgs of seed, based on lot size.

F. Aerate the lawn: This service is included in the “Premium” service package and includes a one-time core-aeration service performed in November or December. If the customer’s property has an in-ground irrigation system, then all of the sprinkler heads must be clearly marked with the appropriate flags in order that the aerator does not damage the sprinkler heads. Any un-marked or improperly marked heads that are damaged as a result of the aeration service being completed is not the responsibility of Bonnar Properties.

G. Clear the lawn: Leaves and other debris will be blown back into the gardens prior to mowing the lawn so as to mow the lawn properly (“Starter” service package customers only, during the months of April, October and November).

H. Selection of service day: Bonnar Properties retains the exclusive discretion to choose the customer’s service day of the week. The service day will be chosen to help maximize route density and efficiency and typically will not be changed once established (all customers).

I. Records: to keep an ongoing record of which services were performed, the day(s) the services were performed, the approximate time the services were performed, the number of visits to the property to perform the services during the season (all customers).

 

COMPENSATION TO BONNAR PROPERTIES

THE CUSTOMER AGREES to pay Bonnar Properties as compensation for the above-mentioned services rendered by Bonnar Properties as mentioned under this agreement, fees as follows:

the customer shall pay the service fees to Bonnar Properties for its lawn maintenance services hereunder during the terms of this agreement in advance on or about the first day of each and every month between April and November. The fees shall be collected on the due date by Bonnar Properties via, a deduction from the customer’s credit card (VISA or MasterCard), of which, Bonnar Properties has securely stored the information on file.

the service dates are from April 1 to November 30 of the same year.

The service fee shall be based upon on the fees quoted by Bonnar Properties and the service level selected by the customer.

The service levels include H, I, as well as the following services:

Starter – which includes services as outlined in section: A, G.

April: A, G.   May: A.   June: A.   July: A.   August: A.   September: A.    October: A, G.    November: A, G.

Extra – which includes services as outlined in section: A, B, C, D.

April: A, B, D.    May: A, D.    June: A, D.    July: A, D.    August: A, D.    September: A, D.    October: A, C, D.    November: A, C, D

Premium – which includes services as outlined in section A, B, C, D, E, F.

April: A, B, D.    May: A, D.    June: A, D.    July: A, D.    August: A, D.    September: A, D.    October: A, C, D.    November: A, C, D, E, F.

  1. The payments shall be made in equal monthly installments, equal to the number of months left during the regular season and will be made on or before the 1st of each month of April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November in the amount noted on page 1 of this document, unless otherwise agreed to in writing.
  2. If a customer starts the service on a day after the 1st of any month between April and November, then Bonnar Properties may allow the customer to be charged 1/30th of the monthly fee for each of the remaining days until the end of the current month and then shall be charged the full and regular monthly rate on or about the first of the following month until the end of the season.

 

Driveway Snow Clearing

DUTIES

BONNAR PROPERTIES ACCEPTS the employment and agrees to and with the Customer to clear the snow but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following services:

  1. Driveway Snow Clearing: to clear the accumulated snow off of the paved surface of the property that is typically used for vehicle parking, and called a driveway, by using suitably available and effective machinery or equipment to move the snow, after each separate snow event resulting in an accumulation of a minimum of two inches (5cm). Bonnar Properties will clear the snow build up from the areas chosen down to an acceptable depth, determined by Bonnar Properties. There is a possibility that after clearing the snow, (especially if it is still snowing), the pathways will not be cleared immaculately; there may be some snow left in nooks and/or corners;
  2. De-icing Responsibilities: Bonnar Properties will not be responsible for any type of ice control measures whatsoever as part of our service. The customer agrees to take full control and responsibility of any ice accumulation on their property.
  3. Continuous Snowfall: in the event that a snow storm is expected to last more than 8 hours continuously, Bonnar Properties will begin clearing customers’ driveways during the storm in an attempt to prevent too much accumulation from occurring at once. During this time, while the snow is still accumulating, Bonnar Properties will make as many return visits to the customers’ properties as needed to get the driveway cleared to an acceptable level.  Bonnar Properties will also visit the customers’ properties after the snow has stopped falling to ensure all driveways are cleared;
  4. Determination of Depth: for each property, the aggregate depth of snowfall event requiring services will be determined in good faith by Bonnar Properties, using published third party compiled meteorological data for that location and surrounding geographical areas.
  5. Windrow Snow Clearing: if the municipal street plow pushes snow back on to the bottom of the driveway, usually called a windrow, Bonnar Properties will revisit the property to clear the snow as needed;
  6. Walkway Snow Clearing: for those customers who have selected this service (possibly at additional cost), Bonnar Properties will clear a footpath to the most accessible entry/exit point of the house, which would typically be the front door in most cases;
  7. Snow Clearing Around Vehicles: for those customers who have selected this service (possibly at additional cost), Bonnar Properties will clear a footpath around any vehicles parked in the driveway, if possible. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure the vehicles are parked as far up the driveway as possible to ensure Bonnar Properties can do an effiecient and thorough job;
  8. Sidewalk Snow Clearing: for those customers who have selected this service (possibly at additional cost), Bonnar Properties will clear the snow off of the municipal sidewalk directly associated with the Customer’s property;
  9. Standby: during the effective dates of this Agreement (November 15, 2023 – April 15, 2024) there may be stretches of time between snow events, in this case, Bonnar Properties agrees to standby and be ready to quickly begin the snow clearing service as needed;
  10. Time Guarantee: Bonnar Properties cannot guarantee a specific time to arrive at any property to begin the snow clearing service. Bonnar Properties will ensure that at least one service has been performed at each property within 24 hours of the termination of a snow event, if possible;
  11. Records: to keep records of: the day(s) the service was performed, the approximate time the service was performed, the approximate weather and temperature conditions the service was performed, the number of visits to the property to perform the service.

COMPENSATION TO BONNAR PROPERTIES

THE CUSTOMER AGREES to pay Bonnar Properties as compensation for the above-mentioned services rendered by Bonnar Properties as mentioned under this Agreement, fees as follows (“Snow Clearing Fees”):

  1. The Customer shall pay the service fees to Bonnar Properties for its snow clearing services hereunder during the term of this Agreement in advance on or about the tenth day of each and every month between November 2023 and March 2024. The fees shall be collected on the due date by Bonnar Properties via, a deduction from the Customer’s Credit Card (VISA or MasterCard), of which, Bonnar Properties has securely stored the information on file;
  2. The service dates are from November 15, 2023 to April 15, 2024.
  3. The service fee shall be based upon on the fees quoted by Bonnar Properties.  The payment shall be made in the following manner: One lump sum payment made around the start of this Agreement, or five equal payments made on or before the 15th of each month of November, December, January, February and March, or other.
  4. Upon execution of this Agreement, the Customer shall provide Bonnar Properties with Credit Card information that Bonar Properties may securely store on file. Bonnar Properties shall be authorized to use the Credit Card as needed to collect payment for service or standby as aforementioned agreed upon.  The customer may read Bonnar Properties’ Privacy Policy at: www.bonnarproperties.com/privacy-policy/;
  5. Prior to November 15th, once the Customer has provided Bonnar Properties with the Credit Card information, Bonnar Properties will then collect a deposit from the Credit Card to secure the contract. The deposit amount shall be in the amount of one month’s service.  Once the service has started, this deposit shall be used to pay for the first month of service;
  6. If at any time the Customer’s Credit Card is declined for any reason, the service will be suspended until all outstanding fees are paid to Bonnar Properties. Upon the outstanding fees being paid, service will resume as agreed.  Bonnar Properties will not be responsible for any snow clearing duties while the service has been suspended, nor will Bonnar Properties be required to make a “special trip” to the customer’s property in between snow events to clear the driveway.  The driveway shall be cleared at the next qualifying snow event;
  7. If a Customer’s property is not cleared of snow after a snow event due to their Credit Card being declined, Bonnar Properties may agree to make a “special trip” to clear the Customer’s driveway for a fee. This fee is separate from the usual monthly fee detailed in this Agreement and is only attributed to this one-time snow clearing service.  The fee will be agreed upon in writing between the Customer and Bonnar Properties and will be charged to the Credit Card prior to the service being performed;
  8. Bonnar Properties will not offer any refunds for any reasons;
  9. The Customer agrees to pay for the service until the end of the service agreement of April 15, 2024. The final payment will be charged to the Customer’s Credit Card on or about March 15, 2024;
  10. If a Customer starts the service on a day after the 15th of any month between November and April, then Bonnar Properties may allow the customer to be charged 1/30th of the monthly fee for each of the remaining days until the 15th of the following month and then shall be charged the full and regular monthly rate on or about the fifteenth of the following month until the end of the season;
  11. The Customer agrees to ensure there are no rocks, mats, carpets, debris, or any other items on the driveway or front walkway that may be obscured by snow coverage. This ensures the Customer’s property is not damaged as well as minimizing Bonnar Properties’ equipment damages;
  12. The Customer will ensure that any vehicles parked in the driveway will be placed as close to the garage/house as possible. The Customer will also ensure a pathway at least thirty inches (76cm) wide is available for Bonnar Properties to properly clear the snow, if possible.