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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE: Except for ordinary wear and tear and Casualty Loss, and those repairs,
replacements or treatments required to be made by this Contract, Seller shall maintain the Property,
including, but not limited to, lawn, shrubbery, and pool, in the condition existing as of Effective Date
(“Maintenance Requirement”).
PROPERTY INSPECTION AND REPAIR:
(a) INSPECTION PERIOD: Buyer may, at Buyer's expense, undertake inspections in accordance with the
provisions in Addendum L and subsections (b) and (c). If Buyer fails to timely deliver to Seller a written
notice or report required by Addendum L or subsections (b) and (c), then, except for Seller's continuing
Maintenance Requirement, Buyer shall have waived Seller's obligation(s) to repair, replace, treat or
remedy the matters not inspected and timely reported. If this Contract does not close, Buyer shall
repair all damage to Property resulting from Buyer's inspections, return Property to its pre-inspection
condition and provide Seller with paid receipts for all work done on Property upon its completion.
Except as otherwise set forth herein, the Property is sold in “AS IS” condition.
(b) INSPECTION AND CLOSE-OUT OF BUILDING PERMITS:
(i) Permit Inspection: Buyer may have an inspection and examination of records and documents
made to determine whether there exist any open or expired building permits or unpermitted
improvements to the Property ("Permit Inspection”). Buyer shall, within the Inspaction Period, deliver
written notice to Seller of the existence of any open or expired building permits or unpermitted
improvements to the Property.
(i) Close-Out of Building Permits: No later than 5 days prior to Closing Date, Seller shall have open
and expired building permits identified by Buyer or known to Seller closed by the applicable
governmental entity, and close any required building permits for improvements to the Property. Prior to
Closing Date, Seller will provide Buyer with any written documentation that all open and expired
building permits identified by Buyer or known to Seller have been closed out.
(c) WALK-THROUGH INSPECTION/RE-INSPECTION: On the day prior to Closing Date, or on Closing
Date prior to time of Closing, as specified by Buyer, Buyer or Buyer's representative may perform a
walk-through (and follow-up walk-through, if necessary) inspection of the Property solely to confirm that
Seller has maintained the Property as required by the Maintenance Requirement and has met all other
contractual obligations.
ESCROW AGENT AND BROKER
ESCROW AGENT: Any Closing Agent or Escrow Agent (collectively "Agent”) receiving the Deposit, other
funds and other items is authorized, and agrees by acceptance of them, to deposit them promptly, hold
same in escrow within the State of Florida and, subject to COLLECTION, disburse them in accordance
with terms and conditions of this Contract. Failure of funds to become COLLECTED shall not excuse
Buyer's performance. When conflicting demands for the Deposit are received, or Agent has a good faith
doubt as to entitlement to the Deposit, Agent may take such actions permitted by this Paragraph 13, as
Agent deems advisable. If in doubt as to Agent's duties or liabilities under this Contract, Agent may, at
Agent’s option, continue to hold the subject matter of the escrow until the parties agree to its disbursement
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or until a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction shall determine the rights of the parties, or
Agent may deposit same with the clerk of the circuit court having jurisdiction of the dispute. An attorney
who represents a party and also acts as Agent may represent such party in such action. Upon notifying all
parties concerned of such action, all liability on the part of Agent shall fully terminate, except to the extent
of accounting for any items previously delivered out of escrow. if a licensed real estate broker, Agent will
comply with provisions of Chapter 475, F.S., as amended and FREC rules to timely resolve escrow
disputes through mediation, arbitration, interpleader or an escrow disbursement order.
Any proceeding between Buyer and Seller wherein Agent is made a party because of acting as Agent
hereunder, or in any proceeding where Agent interpleads the subject matter of the escrow, Agent shall
recover reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred, to be paid pursuant to court order out of the
escrowed funds or equivalent. Agent shall not be liable to any party or person for mis-delivery of any
escrowed items, unless such mis-delivery is due to Agent's willful breach of this Contract or Agent’s gross
negligence. This Paragraph 13 shall survive Closing or termination of this Contract.
PROFESSIONAL ADVICE; BROKER LIABILITY: Broker advises Buyer and Seller to verify Property
condition, square footage, and all other facts and representations made pursuant to this Contract and to
consult appropriate professionais for legal, tax, environmental, and other specialized advice concerning
matters affecting the Property and the transaction contemplated by this Contract. Broker represents to
Buyer that Broker does not reside on the Property and that all representations (oral, written or otherwise)
by Broker are based on Seller representations or public records. BUYER AGREES TO RELY SOLELY ON
SELLER, PROFESSIONAL INSPECTORS AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES FOR VERIFICATION OF
PROPERTY CONDITION, SQUARE FOOTAGE AND FACTS THAT MATERIALLY AFFECT PROPERTY
VALUE AND NOT ON THE REPRESENTATIONS (ORAL, WRITTEN OR OTHERWISE) OF BROKER.
Buyer and Seller (individually, the “Indemnifying Party”) each individually indemnifies, holds harmiess, and
releases Broker and Broker's officers, directors, agents and employees from all liability for loss or damage,
including all costs and expenses, and reasonable attorney’s fees at all levels, suffered or incurred by
Broker and Broker's officers, directors, agents and employees in connection with or arising from claims,
demands or causes of action instituted by Buyer or Seller based on: (i) inaccuracy of information provided
by the Indemnifying Party or from public records; (i) Indemnifying Party’s misstatement(s) or failure to
perform contractual obligations; (i) Broker's performance, at Indemnifying Party's request, of any task
beyond the scope of services regulated by Chapter 475, F.S., as amended, including Broker's referral,
recommendation or retention of any vendor for, or on behalf of Indemnifying Party; (iv) products or services
provided by any such vendor for, or on behalf of, Indemnifying Party; and (v) expenses incurred by any
such vendor. Buyer and Seller each assumes full responsibility for selecting and compensating their
respective vendors and paying their other costs under this Contract whether or not this transaction closes.
This Paragraph 14 will not relieve Broker of statutory obligations under Chapter 475, F.S., as amended. For
purposes of this Paragraph 14, Broker will be treated as a party to this Contract. This Paragraph 14 shall
survive Closing or termination of this Contract.
DEFAULT AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
DEFAULT:
(a) BUYER DEFAULT: If Buyer fails, neglects or refuses to perform Buyer's obligations under this
Contract, including payment of the Deposit, within the time(s) specified, Seller may elect to recover
and retain the Deposit for the account of Seller as agreed upon liquidated damages, consideration for
execution of this Contract, and in full settiement of any claims, whereupon Buyer and Seller shail be
relieved from all further obligations under this Contract, or Seller, at Seller's option, may, pursuant to
Paragraph 16, proceed in equity to enforce Seller's rights under this Contract. The portion of the
Deposit, if any, paid to Listing Broker upon defauit by Buyer, shall be split equally between Listing
Broker and Cooperating Broker; provided however, Cooperating Broker's share shall not be greater
than the commission amount Listing Broker had agreed to pay to Cooperating Broker.
(b) SELLER DEFAULT: If for any reason other than failure of Seller to make Seller’s title marketable after
reasonable diligent effort, Seller fails, negiects or refuses to perform Seller's obligations under this
Contract, Buyer may elect to receive return of Buyer's Deposit without thereby waiving any action for
damages resuiting from Seller's breach, and, pursuant to Paragraph 16, may seek to recover such
damages or seek specific performance.
This Paragraph 15 shall survive Closing or termination of this Contract.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Unresolved controversies, claims and other matters in question between Buyer
and Seller arising out of, or relating to, this Contract or its breach, enforcement or interpretation (*Dispute”)
will be settled as follows:
(a) Buyer and Seller will have 10 days after the date confiicting demands for the Deposit are made to
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attempt to resolve such Dispute, failing which, Buyer and Seller shail submit such Dispute to mediation
under Paragraph 16(b).
(b) Buyer and Seller shall attempt to settie Disputes in an amicable manner through mediation pursuant to
Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators and Chapter 44, F.S., as amended (the
“Mediation Rules"). The mediator must be certified or must have experience in the real estate industry.
Injunctive relief may be sought without first complying with this Paragraph 16(b). Disputes not settled
pursuant to this Paragraph 16 may be resolved by instituting action in the appropriate court having
jurisdiction of the matter. This Paragraph 16 shall survive Closing or termination of this Contract.
ATTORNEY'S FEES; COSTS: The parties will split equally any mediation fee incurred in any mediation
permitted by this Contract, and each party will pay their own costs, expenses and fees, including attorney's
fees, incurred in conducting the mediation. In any litigation permitted by this Contract, the prevailing party
shall be entitled to recover from the non-prevailing party costs and fees, including reasonable attorney's
fees, incurred in conducting the litigation. This Paragraph 17 shall survive Closing or termination of this
Contract.
STANDARDS FOR REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS (“STANDARDS"”)
STANDARDS:
A . TITLE:
(i) TITLE EVIDENCE; RESTRICTIONS; EASEMENTS; LIMITATIONS: Within the time period provided in
Paragraph 9(c), the Title Commitment, with legible copies of instruments listed as exceptions attached
thereto, shall be issued and delivered to Buyer. The Titie Commitment shall set forth those matters to be
discharged by Seller at or before Closing and shall provide that, upon recording of the deed to Buyer, an
owner’s policy of title insurance in the amount of the Purchase Price, shall be issued to Buyer insuring
Buyer's marketable title to the Real Property, subject oniy to the following matters: (a) comprehensive land
use plans, zoning, and other land use restrictions, prohibitions and requirements imposed by governmentai
authority; (b) restrictions and matters appearing on the Plat or otherwise common to the subdivision; (c)
outstanding oil, gas and mineral rights of record without right of entry; (d) unplatted public utility easements
of record (located contiguous to real property lines and not more than 10 feet in width as to rear or front
lines and 7 1/2 feet in width as to side lines); (e) taxes for year of Closing and subsequent years; and (f)
assumed mortgages and purchase money mortgages, if any (if additional items, attach addendum);
provided, that, unless waived by Paragraph 12 (a), there exists at Ciosing no violation of the foregoing and
none prevent use of the Property for NONRESIDENTIAL PURPOSES. If there exists at Closing any
violation of items identified in (b) — (f) above, then the same shall be deemed a title defect. Marketable title
shall be determined according to applicable Title
