The document is a standard residential inspection agreement between Advantage Inspection Professionals, LLC and a client. It outlines the scope of a limited visual inspection for defects in a residential property. The client agrees to read the inspection report promptly and contact the inspector with any questions. The inspector is not responsible for environmental or health issues and any legal claims must be initiated within one year. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration.
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1. ADVANTAGE INSPECTION PROFESSIONALS, LLC
42-335 Washington St., Ste F, #15, Palm Desert, CA 92211
760-835-8772 Fax 408-200-8810
STANDARD RESIDENTIAL INSPECTION AGREEMENT, THIS IS INTENDED TO BE A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT
PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY
Client:
Property address:
Fee: To be determined
Client requests a limited visual inspection of the residential structure identified at the above address by ADVANTAGE
INSPECTION PROFESSIONALS, LLC and Client hereby represents and warrants that all approvals necessary have
been secured for Company's entrance onto the property.
SCOPE OF THE INSPECTION: The real estate inspection to be performed for client is a survey and basic operation of
the systems and components of the building which can be reached, entered, or viewed without difficulty, moving
obstructions, or requiring any action which may result in damage to the property or personal injury to the inspector. The
purpose of the inspection is to provide the client with information regarding the general condition of the building(s).
Inspector will prepare and provide Client a written report for the sole use and benefit of client. The written report will
document any material defects discovered in the building's systems and components which, in the opinion of the
Inspector, are safety hazards, are not functioning properly, or appear to be at the ends of their service lives.
The inspection will be performed in accordance with the standards of The American Society of Home Inspectors
("ASHI") standards of practice and is limited to those items specified. Copies of the ("ASHI") Standards are available
upon request, or you can visit www.ashi.org
CLIENT'S DUTY: Client agrees to read the entire written report when it is received and promptly call Inspector with any
questions or concerns regarding the inspection or the written report. The written report shall be the final and exclusive
findings of Inspector.
Client acknowledges that Inspector is a generalist and that further investigation of a reported condition by an appropriate
specialist may provide additional information which can affect Client's purchase decision. Client agrees to obtain further
evaluation for reported conditions before removing any investigation contingency and prior to the close of the transaction.
In the event Client becomes aware of a reportable condition which was not reported by Inspector, Client agrees to
promptly notify Inspector and allow Inspector and /or Inspector's designated representative(s) to inspect said condition(s)
prior to making any repair, alteration or replacement. Client agrees that any failure to so notify Inspector and allow
inspection is a material breach of this agreement.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Client agrees what is being contracted for is a building inspection and not an
environmental evaluation. the inspection is not intended to detect, identify, or disclose any health or environmental
conditions regarding this building or property, including, but not limited to: the presence of asbestos, radon, lead,
urea-formaldehyde, fungi, molds, mildew, PCBs, or other toxic, reactive, combustible, or corrosive contaminants,
materials, or substances in the water, air, soil or building materials. The Inspector is not liable for injury, health risks, or
damage caused or contributed to by these conditions.
GENERAL PROVISIONS: The written report is not a substitute for any transferor's or agent's disclosure that may be
required by law, or a substitute for Client's independent duty to reasonably evaluate the property prior to the close of the
transaction. This inspection agreement, the real estate inspection, and the written report do not constitute a home
warranty, guarantee, or insurance policy of any kind whatsoever.
No legal action or proceeding of any kind, including those sounding in tort or contract, can be commenced against
Inspector/Inspection Company or its officers, agents, or employees more than one year from the date of the subject
inspection. THIS TIME PERIOD IS SHORTER THAN OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW.
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their heirs, successors, and
assigns.
This Agreement constitutes the entire integrated agreement between the parties hereto pertaining to the subject matter
hereof and may be modified only by written agreement signed by all of the parties hereto. No oral agreements,
Advantage Inspection Professionals, LLC
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2. ADVANTAGE INSPECTION PROFESSIONALS, LLC
42-335 Washington St., Ste F, #15, Palm Desert, CA 92211
760-835-8772 Fax 408-200-8810
understandings, or representations shall change, modify, or amend any part of this Agreement.
Each party signing this Agreement warrants and represents that he/she has the fully capacity and authority to execute
this Agreement on behalf of the named party. If this Agreement is executed on behalf of Client by any third party, the
person executing this Agreement expressly represents to Inspector that he/she has the full and complete authority to
execute this agreement on clients behalf and to fully and completely bind Client to all of the terms, conditions, limitations,
exceptions, and exclusions of this agreement.
SEVERABILITY: Should any provision of this Agreement be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be either invalid
or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, unimpaired by the
court's holding.
ARBITRATION: Any dispute concerning the interpretation or enforcement of this Agreement, the inspection, the
inspection report, or any other dispute arising out of this relationship, shall be resolved between the parties by
binding arbitration conducted in accordance with California Law, except that the parties shall select an arbitrator
who is familiar with the real estate profession. The parties agree that they shall be entitled to discovery
procedures within the discretion of the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall manage and hear the case applying law of
the State of California to all issues submitted in the arbitration proceeding. The award of the arbitrator shall be
final, and a judgment may be entered on it by any court having jurisdiction. Any disputed are to be arbitrated by:
Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service (JAMS)
Client acknowledges having read and understood all the terms, conditions, and limitations of this agreement and
voluntarily agrees to be bound thereby and to pay the fee(s) listed above.
Dated
Signature of Client(s)
(One signature binds all)
Dated
Bruce Carmichael
Advantage Inspection Professionals, LLC
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