# The contract, payments and permits

Lesson 3 of [Hire a collector garage builder](https://luxurygaragebuilders.fyi/academy/hire-a-collector-garage-builder.md), 15 minutes.

The contract sets what you buy. The CSLB homeowner checklist is a good model in any market. What the contract must say - The work, materials and equipment in detail, including the lift model, the floor system and the cabinet brand. - The start date and the finish date. - Who gets the permits, and if…

The rest of this lesson is for learners enrolled in the course. [See how Hire a collector garage builder works](https://luxurygaragebuilders.fyi/academy/hire-a-collector-garage-builder.md).

Also on the [web page](https://luxurygaragebuilders.fyi/academy/hire-a-collector-garage-builder/contract-payments-and-permits).