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A dry hire agreement is a contract commonly used in industries such as construction, events, and entertainment, where equipment is hired out without any accompanying services or operators. The term “dry hire” distinguishes it from “wet hire”, where equipment is supplied with an operator or professional to use it.

Key features of a dry hire agreement include:

• Responsibility for operating the equipment: the hirer usually takes full responsibility for operating and maintaining the equipment, including making sure only qualified and competent people use it.
• Liability and insurance: the hirer is generally responsible for damage to the equipment or third-party property during the hire period, so adequate insurance is often important.
• Maintenance and repairs: while the owner usually provides the equipment in good working condition, the agreement should clarify who is responsible for repairs and routine maintenance during the hire period.
• Hire period: the agreement sets out the start and end dates of the hire, and may also cover extensions or penalties for late return.
• Costs and payment terms: the agreement outlines the hire fees, payment schedule, and any additional costs, such as transport, fuel, or wear and tear.

A Dry Hire Agreement sets out the terms and conditions on which you hire out equipment, machinery, or vehicles. The contents will vary depending on what you are hiring out, but these agreements typically include a clear description of the goods, payment terms, and other important protections and limitations relevant to your situation.

Having a properly drafted Dry Hire Agreement is important for protecting your rights, limiting your liability, and avoiding unnecessary disputes, so it’s a good idea to get legal help when preparing one.

Yes, Sprintlaw’s dry hire agreements are prepared with insurance purposes in mind. We have drafted thousands of insurer-approved dry hire agreements across a range of industries. While we can never guarantee approval from a specific insurer, we make sure our agreements include the legal requirements and formalities needed to help meet insurance standards.

Our fixed-fee Dry Hire Agreement packages start at $500 + GST. This includes a Dry Hire Agreement drafted to meet your business's specific needs, phone consultations with a Sprintlaw lawyer, and one complimentary amendment to the final draft we provide.

We handle everything by phone, email and video call, so you never need to visit an office. Once you request a quote, one of our legally trained consultants will get back to you within one business day with a fixed-fee proposal. If you accept, we will pair you with a specialist lawyer who will guide you through the process. All documents are delivered digitally, and you can communicate with your lawyer in the way that suits you best. It is the same quality legal advice you would get from a traditional firm, just without the commute, hourly billing surprises or the formality.

Our law firm operates completely online, which means we can help you wherever you are in Australia. We work from The Commons Central, a co-working space in Chippendale, Sydney, but our lawyers often work flexibly across various locations.