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INSPECTION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between GpC
HOME INSPECTIONS, of Florida, (hereinafter “GpCHI”) and
_______________________________________________, whose address
is____________________________________________________________________
(hereinafter “Customer’).
WHEREAS, Customer desires to have GpCHI inspect
real property located at
________________________________________________________________________
(hereinafter “property”);
WHEREAS, Customer has hired GpCHI to perform an
inspection of the property in accordance with the terms, conditions and
limitations hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, and
for other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which and the
receipt of which are acknowledged, Customer and GpCHI agree as follows:
1. Customer will pay GpCHI the
sum of $____________________ for an inspection of the property, consisting of
the main building and garage or carport, if applicable;
2. GpCHI
will perform a visual inspection of the property as described herein. GpCHI will also prepare a written
report noting the apparent condition of the readily accessible installed
systems and components of the property existing at the time of the
inspection. LATENT AND/OR CONCEALED DEFECTS,
CONDITIONS AND/OR DEFICIENCIES ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE INSPECTION.
3. The
Terms and Conditions attached to this agreement shall define the standard of
duty and the conditions, limitations and exclusions of the inspection. The Terms and Conditions are incorporated
into this agreement by reference.
4. CUSTOMER UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES
THAT GpCHI AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES ASSUME NO LIABILITY
OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR COSTS OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY UNREPORTED DEFECTS,
CONDITIONS OR DEFICIENCIES, EITHER CURRENT OR ARISING IN THE FUTURE, OR OF ANY
PROPERTY DAMAGE, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OR BODILY INJURY ON ANY NATURE.
5. Customer
understands and agrees that GpCHI is not an insurer or guarantor against
defects in the structure, items, components or systems inspected. GpCHI MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO
THE FITNESS FOR USE, CONDITION, PERFORMANCE OR ADEQUACY OF ANY INSPECTED
STRUCTURE, ITEM, COMPONENT, OR SYSTEM.
6. If
Customer is married, Customer’s spouse is equally bound by all terms and conditions
of this Agreement, even if spouse has not signed this Agreement.
7. This
Agreement, including the terms and conditions on the reverse side, constitute
the entire understanding and agreement between GpCHI and Customer. All negotiations between the parties hereto
are merged into this Agreement, and there are no representations, warranties,
covenants, understandings, or agreements, oral or otherwise, in relations
thereto between the parties other than those incorporated herein and to be
delivered hereunder. This Agreement
shall be amended, modified or supplemented only by written agreement signed by
both parties.
CUSTOMER
ACKNOWLEDGES THAT CUSTOMER HAS READ THIS INSPECTION AGREEMENT AND THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS SUPPLEMENTING THIS AGREEMENT.
CUSTOMER FULLY UNDERSTANDS AND ACCEPTS ALL OF THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED
HEREIN AND HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THIS BY SIGNING THE DOCUMENT BELOW.
GpC
HOME INSPECTION
_______________________________________ _____________________________________________
Customer By
_______________________________________ _____________________________________________
Customer Title
_______________________________________ _____________________________________________
Date Date
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The following terms and conditions apply to all work
performed by GPC HOME INSPECTION (“GpCHI”).
1.
It is understood and agreed that this inspection will be of readily
accessible areas of the property and is limited to visual observations of
apparent condition existing at the time of the inspection only.
2.
LATENT AND CONCEALED DEFECTS AND DEFICIENCIES ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE
INSPECTION. Items and systems will not
be dismantled. The inspector is not
required to move personal property, debris, furniture, equipment, carpeting, or
like materials that may impede access or limit visibility. Crawl spaces will not be entered if there is
less than three feet of clearance or inspector feels endangered.
3.
THE INSPECTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE TECHNICALLY EXHAUSTIVE. If cost estimates are quoted in the report,
the estimates are based upon the inspector’s judgement or a range of prices
available in the area. The estimates are
not binding and the ranges may vary.
Individual bids from contractors may vary substantially depending on the
quality of the work, the circumstances, and the contractor submitting
bids. Customer is urged to solicit bids
from properly licensed contractors on repairs reported here before closing.
4.
Maintenance and other items may be discussed, but they are not a part
of this inspection. THE REPORT IS NOT A
COMPLIANCE INSPECTION OR CERTIFICATION FOR PAST OR PRESENT GOVERNMENTAL CODES
OR REGULATIONS OF ANY KIND.
5.
Pressure gauges are NOT used to test air conditioners, water
lines, or GAS LINES. Garbage
disposers are checked for on and off operation only. Only the dishwasher’s ability to fill and
drain without obvious leaks is checked.
Dishwashers, ranges, ovens, microwave ovens and like appliances, and
their timers, controls or elements are not checked. Self-cleaning ovens are not operated,
inspected, or tested. Remote controls
for garage doors or any other appliances or systems are not checked. Electrical outlets are randomly checked. A sampling of windows and doors will be
operated.
6.
This inspection and report does not address and is not intended to
address the possible presence of, or danger from, any potential harmful
substances or environmental hazards, including, but not limited to natural gas,
radon gas, lead paint, asbestos, urea formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide, toxic or flammable chemicals, water related illness or disease,
including lead or other harmful substance, or airborne related illness or disease
and all other similar or potentially harmful substances. Customer is urged to contact a reputable
specialist if information, identification or testing for the above is
desired. In addition, the presence or
absence of rodents, termites, other insects, or other vermin is not covered by
this inspection or the damage caused by rodents, termites, other insects or
other vermin.
7.
It is the responsibility of the Customer to inquire about
burglar/security alarm operation and service procedures to determine whether
the alarm is owned or leased from a servicing company.
8.
It is the responsibility of the Customer to furnish the inspector with
a list of any defects that are known at the time of the inspection. All disclosure statements must be given to
the inspector immediately. The Customer
is encouraged to attend the inspection.
This inspection is to be considered a point in time inspection.
9.
GpCHI’s report is prepared
exclusively for Customer. The report is
not intended for third party dissemination.
This report shall not be forwarded to any other person, company, or
legal entity without GpCHI express written approval. GpCHI this report, which is protected by copyright law.
10.
GpCHI accepts no responsibility
for misinterpretation of this report.
11.
Payment is expected and due upon completion of the inspection. There will be a billing charge for
inspections not paid on completion, and an additional service charge of 1½% per
month (18% per annum) for accounts not paid within 7 days. There will be a $50.00 returned check
charge. Any, and all, legal fees
incurred by GpCHI to collect fees will be
assessed against Customer.
12.
GpCHI ASSUMES NO LIABILITY AND
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY MISTAKES, OMISSIONS, OR ERRORS IN JUDGMENT OF ITS
EMPLOYEES, OR SUBCONTRACTORS, BEYOND THE COST OF THE INSPECTION REPORT. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL INCLUDE
AND APPLY TO ALL CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE OF
ANY NATURE. GpCHI’S LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES TO
CUSTOMER WILL BE LIMITED TO NO MORE THAN THE CONTRACT AMOUNT GpCHI HAS AGREED TO CHARGE CUSTOMER FOR
THE SERVICES IDENTIFIED HEREIN. CUSTOMER
AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS GpCHI FROM AND AGAINST ALL
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT.
13.
BOTH PARTIES AGREE THAT GpCHI, IT’S EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR
REPRESENTATIVES, ASSUME NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE COST OF
REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY UNREPORTED DEFECTS OR DEFICIENCIES, EITHER CURRENT
OR ARISING IN THE FUTURE, OR FOR ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, OR
BODILY INJURY OF ANY NATURE.
14.
THE INSPECTION AND REPORT ARE NOT INTENDED OR TO BE USED AS A GUARANTEE
OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE ADEQUACY, PERFORMANCE, LIFE
EXPECTANCY OR CONDITION OF ANY INSPECTED STRUCTURE, ITEM OR SYSTEM. THIS REPORT IS TO BE CONSIDERED A POINT IN
TIME INSPECTION, MEANING THE SYSTEMS AND ITEMS REPORTED ON ARE WORKING AS
REPORTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.
15.
Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of, or relating to, this
agreement or the breach thereof shall be submitted to final and binding
arbitration. Arbitration will be
conducted through the offices of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
or in conjunction with some other arbitration service that is mutually
agreeable to GpCHI and Customer. The arbitration shall be held in Lucas
County, Ohio. The cost of the
arbitration shall be borne by Customer, unless the arbitrator rules otherwise. Judgement on the award may be entered in any
court of competent jurisdiction.
16.
If any provision of this Agreement shall be held unenforceable,
invalid, or void to any extent for any reason, such provision shall remain in
force and effect to the maximum extent allowable, if any, and the
enforceability or validity of the remaining provisions of the Agreement shall
not be affected thereby.
17.
This inspection does not include a test for the presence of radon or
other harmful or hazardous, or potentially harmful or hazardous,
substances. The United States Environmental Protection
Agency recommends that all homes that are part of a real estate transaction be
tested for radon gas, a known cancer causing substance, and that homes reaching
a radon level of 4 pCi/L or higher be mitigated.