Real Estate Deck

Real Estate Deck Disclosure and Addendum

Property Identification

Property Address:

Parcel / APN Number:

Parties

Deck Identification and Construction

Deck Location on Property:

Type / Primary Materials:

Year Built (approx.):    Contractor / Installer:

Contractor License No.:    Known Load Rating:

Permits and Inspections

Permits Obtained: Yes    No

Last Inspection Date:    Inspector Name:

Inspection Report Attached: Check if attached

Condition and Known Defects

Visible Rot / Decay: Yes    No

Evidence of Termites / Wood-boring Insects: Yes    No

Loose or Missing Fasteners: Yes    No

Sagging or Deflection of Framing Members: Yes    No

Railing or Guard Deficiencies: Yes    No

Prior Repairs or Alterations: Yes    No

Photographs Attached: Check if attached

Repair, Credit, and Access Terms

Party Responsible for Repairs at or before Closing:
Seller to complete repairs prior to closing
Buyer accepts responsibility after closing
Credit / Price Reduction at Closing

Repair Deadline (if seller to repair):    Selected Contractor:

Buyer Inspection Period (days):

Buyer Acceptance of Condition Pending Repairs: Buyer accepts deck in current condition subject to terms above

Warranties and Liability

Existing Manufacturer or Contractor Warranty: Check if applicable

Seller represents and warrants, to Seller's actual knowledge, that the information in this Deck Disclosure and Addendum is true and correct as of the date of Seller's signature. Seller shall disclose any material structural defects of which Seller has actual knowledge. Buyer acknowledges receipt of the disclosures and may elect to require repairs, credits, or termination as provided herein within the agreed inspection period.

Default, Remedies and Release

If Seller fails to complete agreed repairs by the Repair Deadline, Buyer may elect, at Buyer's sole option: (a) to accept a credit in the agreed amount at closing; (b) to require completion of repairs post-closing with an escrow holdback equal to the agreed amount; or (c) to terminate the purchase agreement and receive return of any deposit, provided such option is exercised within the inspection or cure period. Seller shall indemnify and hold Buyer harmless for claims arising from Seller's failure to disclose known material defects in the deck.

Governing Law; Entire Agreement

This Deck Disclosure and Addendum is governed by the laws of the state identified below and is incorporated into and made a part of the purchase agreement for the Property to the extent executed by the parties. This document, together with the purchase agreement and any other written addenda specifically incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the deck and supersedes all prior representations, negotiations and agreements, whether oral or written.

Governing Law State:

Seller Certification and Buyer Acknowledgment

Seller certifies under penalty of perjury that Seller has disclosed all material facts within Seller's actual knowledge concerning the deck described herein. Buyer acknowledges receipt of this disclosure, the opportunity to inspect, and understands the rights and remedies set forth above.

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