Property Warranty Inspection Agreement

PROPERTY WARRANTY INSPECTION AGREEMENT

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client Name: is the owner of the property located at Property Address: ; and

WHEREAS, Inspector Name / Company: agrees to perform an inspection of warranty-covered items at the Property in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Effective Date of this Agreement is Effective Date: .

SCOPE OF WORK

Inspector shall perform a warranty inspection limited to identifying defects and items reasonably related to the property's warranty coverage. Inspector shall provide a written Inspection Report describing observed defects, photographic documentation where appropriate, and recommended remedial actions. Inspector will not perform repairs unless separately retained to do so.

Deliverables: Inspector will deliver a written Inspection Report to Client within Report Delivery Days: calendar days after inspection, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

Client acknowledges that the inspection is non-destructive and visual in nature. Inspector does not test or open concealed systems or components and does not warrant the existence or discoverability of latent defects. Inspector is not responsible for code compliance, cost estimates beyond guidance, or for defects that are not reasonably observable during a standard warranty inspection.

PAYMENT TERMS

Client shall pay Inspection Fee: for the services described herein. Unless otherwise agreed, a Deposit Amount: is due upon execution of this Agreement, with the balance due upon delivery of the Inspection Report.

Late payments will accrue interest at Late Fee Percent: percent per month or the maximum permitted by law, whichever is less. Client shall also be responsible for collection costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by Inspector in collecting overdue amounts.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement commences on Start Date: and continues until End Date: unless earlier terminated pursuant to this section.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience by providing written notice no less than Notice Period (days): days prior to termination. Termination does not relieve Client of the obligation to pay for services rendered and expenses incurred through the effective date of termination.

CONFIDENTIALITY

"Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed in connection with this Agreement, including the Inspection Report, photographs, notes and technical evaluations. Each party shall hold Confidential Information in strict confidence, shall not disclose it to third parties except to its agents or professional advisors who have a need to know and are bound by confidentiality obligations, and shall use it only for purposes of the inspection and any related warranty claim. Confidentiality obligations survive for Confidentiality Duration (years): years following termination.

Exceptions: Confidential Information does not include information that is or becomes generally known to the public through no breach by the receiving party, that is already known to the receiving party at the time of disclosure, or that is independently developed without use of the disclosing party's Confidential Information.

LIABILITY; INDEMNIFICATION

Inspector's liability for any claim arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be limited to direct damages up to the Liability Cap Amount: or the total fees paid by Client for the inspection, whichever is less. In no event shall Inspector be liable for consequential, incidental, special or punitive damages.

Client shall indemnify and hold harmless Inspector from and against any claims, liabilities, losses or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of Client's negligent acts, omissions, or misrepresentations, except to the extent caused by Inspector's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

INSPECTION STANDARDS AND SAFETY

Inspector will perform the inspection using customary industry standards for property warranty inspections. Inspector is not required to perform any action that, in Inspector's reasonable judgment, would be unsafe, illegal, or likely to cause damage to the property.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Governing State: without regard to its conflict of law principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any attachments or addenda executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written.

NOTICES

Notices shall be in writing and delivered by hand, nationally recognized overnight courier, or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the addresses provided above or to such other address as either party may designate by notice to the other.

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