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3. MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION AND REPAIR: SELLER will maintain the Property in its present condition until 105
closing, except for normal wear and tear and any agreed upon repairs/replacements/treatments. If BUYER 106
elects not to have inspections and investigations performed, or fails to make a timely request for 107
repairs/replacements/treatments as set forth in this paragraph 3, BUYER accepts the Property in its “AS IS” 108
condition as of the date of acceptance of this Agreement. BUYER will be responsible for repair of all damages 109
to the Property resulting from inspections and investigations, and BUYER will return the Property to its pre-110
inspection condition
. These obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement. 111
(A) Access and Utilities: SELLER will make the Property available for inspections and investigations112
during the time provided for inspections and investigations in this paragraph, and agrees to have all113
utilities (including, but not limited to, electricity, fuel/gas and water) active from the date of acceptance114
of this Agreement through the date of closing and, if not, the time for inspections and investigations will115
be extended by the time access was denied.116
Within ______ days (10 days if left blank) after the date of acceptance of this Agreement (“Inspection117
Period”), BUYER may, but is not required to, have the Property inspected and investigated by118
appropriately licensed inspectors and/or persons/entities holding a Florida license to build, repair or119
maintain the items inspected. BUYER and BUYER’S Broker have the right to be present during all120
inspections and investigations. The inspections and investigations include, but are not limited to:121
(1) testing and inspecting structural matters, all major appliances, heating, cooling, mechanical,122
electrical and plumbing systems, well and septic (including drain field systems), saltwater and123
freshwater ground permeation and intrusion, the roof, foundation, pool and pool equipment,124
defective drywall, defective flooring, mold, asbestos, lead-based paint, drainage, radon gas and125
environmental and sinkhole conditions;126
(2) inspecting for active infestation and/or damage from termites and other wood-destroying127
organisms; and128
(3) determining if the Property is in a Community Development District (CDD) and, if so, the costs129
associated with the CDD, verifying the cost and availability of insurance, that130
condominium/homeowner’s association insurance is satisfactory to BUYER and BUYER’s lender,131
verifying square footage measurements, and reviewing applicable zoning and historic132
classifications, and covenants, restrictions, and easements, rules, and other governing documents133
affecting the Property.134
If BUYER determines, in BUYER’s sole and absolute discretion, that the Property is not acceptable 135
to BUYER for any reason, BUYER may prior to the expiration of the Inspection Period: 136
terminate this Agreement by delivering written notice of termination to SELLER together with a copy137
of all written reports, if any, of inspections and investigations if such reports are requested by138
SELLER; or139
submit BUYER’s written request to SELLER for repairs/replacements/treatments, together with a140
copy of all written reports, if any, of inspections and investigations. BUYER and SELLER shall have141
7 days from SELLER’s receipt of such request within which to enter into a written agreement142
for repairs/replacements/treatments. If BUYER and SELLER have not entered into such143
written agreement within the 7 days, then BUYER may terminate this Agreement by giving144
written notice of termination to SELLER within 3 days after the 7 days, or be deemed to have145
accepted the Property without repairs/replacements/treatments except as may otherwise be146
provided in this Agreement. BUYER'S request for repairs/replacements/treatments or written147
agreement between BUYER and SELLER as to same shall not eliminate BUYER's right to148
terminate this Agreement at any time within the Inspection Period.149
If this Agreement is terminated as provided in this paragraph, BUYER and SELLER shall be released 150
from all further obligations under this Agreement except as otherwise provided in this paragraph 3. 151
Prior to the binder deposit(s) being delivered to BUYER, BUYER shall provide SELLER with paid 152
receipts for all investigations and inspections, if any. 153
BUYER shall be responsible for prompt payment for all of BUYER’s inspections and investigations. 154
BUYER agrees to indemnify and hold SELLER harmless from all losses, damages, claims, suits, and 155
costs which may arise out of any contract, agreement, or injury to any person or property as a result of 156
any activities of BUYER and BUYER’s agents and representatives relating to inspections and 157
investigations except for any losses, damages, claims, suits, or costs arising out of pre-existing 158
conditions of the Property or out of SELLER’s negligence, willful acts or omissions. 159