lines of this property.
16. Ownership. The Seller agrees to transfer and the Buyer agrees to accept ownership of the property
free of all claims and rights of others. Except for:
(a) the rights of utility companies to maintain pipes, poles, cables and wires over, on and under the street,
the part of the property next to the street or running to any house or other improvement on the property,
(b) recorded agreements which limit the use of the property, unless the agreements: (1) are presently
violated; (2) provide that the property would be forfeited if they were violated; or (3) unreasonably limit
the normal use of the property, and
(c) all items included in Schedule A as part of the description of the property.
In addition to the above, the ownership of the Buyer must be insurable at regular rates by any title
insurance company authorized to do business in New Jersey subject only to the above exceptions.
17. Correcting Defects. If the property does not comply with paragraphs 15 or 16 of this contract the
Seller will be notified and given 30 days to make it comply. If the property still does not comply after that
date the Buyer may cancel this contract or give the Seller more time to comply.
18. Termite Inspection. The Buyer is permitted to have the property inspected by a reputable termite
inspection company to determine if there is any damage or infestation caused by termites or other wood-
destroying insects. If the Buyer chooses to have this inspection, the inspection must be completed and the
Seller notified of the results within 10 days of the signing of this contract by all parties. The
__________________ will pay for this inspection. If infestation or damage is found, the Seller will be
given 10 days to agree to exterminate all infestation and repair all damage before the closing. If the Seller
refuses or fails (within the 10-day period) to agree to exterminate all infestation and repair all damage
before the closing, the Buyer may cancel this contract.
19. Risk of Loss. The Seller is responsible for any damage to the property, except for normal wear and
tear until the closing. If there is damage, the Buyer can proceed with the closing and either:
(a) require that the Seller repair the damage before the closing; or
(b) deduct from the purchase price a fair and reasonable estimate of the cost to repair the property. In
addition the Buyer may cancel this contract if the estimated cost of repair is more than
$_______________.
20. Cancellation of Contract. If this contract is legally and rightfully cancelled, the Buyer can get back the
deposit and the parties will be free of liability to each other. However, if the contract is cancelled in
accordance with paragraph 13, 14, 17, 18 or 19 of this Contract, the Seller will pay the Buyer for all title