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Master Service Agreement (MSA) for Vendors
A comprehensive umbrella contract governing recurring trade contractors with standardized insurance, indemnity, pricing, and service terms.
A Master Service Agreement (MSA) is an overarching legal contract between a property management company and a recurring trade contractor (e.g., HVAC, landscaping, plumbing) establishing universal operating terms.
MSAs define indemnity requirements, prevailing insurance thresholds, dispute resolution, background screening standards, and lien waiver obligations for all future work orders issued under statement of work attachments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the core components of an institutional property management MSA?
An institutional MSA defines service levels, payment milestones, indemnification, prevailing insurance limits, lien waivers, background screening, and strict termination-for-convenience clauses.
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