Property Inspection Professionals

The address of the property to be inspected is: 1234 Main Street, Anytown, FL

THIS AGREEMENT made on January 1, 2009 by and between Property Inspection Professionals, Inc. (Hereinafter “INSPECTOR”) and John Doe (Hereinafter “CLIENT”), collectively referred to herein as “the parties.” The Parties Understand and Voluntarily Agree as follows:

1. INSPECTOR agrees to inspect the property and to provide CLIENT with a written inspection report identifying the major deficiencies and/or defects that INSPECTOR visually observed which could significantly affect the value of the property. INSPECTOR may offer comments as a courtesy, but these comments will not comprise the bargained-for report. The report is only supplementary to the seller’s disclosure.
2. Unless otherwise inconsistent with this Agreement or not possible, INSPECTOR agrees to perform the inspection in accordance to the current Standards of Practice of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). The ASHI Standards are available at the ASHI website: http://www.ASHI.com. CLIENT understands that these standards contain certain limitations, exceptions, and exclusions.
3. The inspection and report are performed and prepared for the use of CLIENT, who gives INSPECTOR permission to discuss observations with real estate agents, owners, lenders, repairpersons, and other interested parties. INSPECTOR accepts no responsibility for use or misinterpretation by third parties. INSPECTOR’S inspection of the property and the accompanying report are in no way intended to be a guarantee or warranty, express or implied, regarding the future use, operability, habitability or suitability of the home/building or its components. Any and all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly excluded by this Agreement.
4. INSPECTOR assumes no liability for the cost of repair or replacement of unreported defects or deficiencies either current or arising in the future. CLIENT acknowledges that the liability of INSPECTOR, its agents and/or employees for claims or damages, costs of defense or suit, attorney’s fees and expenses and payments arising out of or related to the INSPECTOR’S negligence or breach of any obligation under this Agreement, including errors and omissions in the inspection or the report, shall be limited to liquidated damages in an amount equal to the greater amount of the fee paid for the inspection or $500.00, and this liability shall be exclusive. CLIENT waives any claim for consequential, exemplary, special or incidental damages or for the loss of the use of the home/building even if the CLIENT has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The parties acknowledge that the liquidated damages are not intended as a penalty but are intended (i) to reflect the fact that actual damages may be difficult and impractical to ascertain; (ii) to allocate risk among the INSPECTOR and CLIENT; and (iii) to enable the INSPECTOR to perform the inspection at the stated fee.
5. In the event of a claim against INSPECTOR, CLIENT agrees to supply INSPECTOR with the following: (A) Written notification of adverse conditions within 14 days of discovery, and (B) Access to the premises. Failure to comply with the above conditions will release INSPECTOR and its agents from any and all obligations or liability of any kind.
6. If the Inspector is not notified until after a repair or replacement of a defect is performed, we will accept no liability for the defect or cost of repair.      

7. Standard Arbitration Clause: Any controversy or claim arising out of, relating to or in connection with this contract or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association and judgement upon the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The parties agree that each will be responsible for their own attorney's fees and costs.
8. This Agreement shall be binding upon and enforceable by the parties and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assignees. CLIENT shall have no cause of action against INSPECTOR after one year from the date of the inspection.
9. Payment of the fee to INSPECTOR is due upon completion of the on-site inspection. The CLIENT agrees to pay all legal and time expenses incurred in collecting due payments, including attorney’s fees, if any. If CLIENT is a corporation, LLC, or similar entity, the person signing this Agreement on behalf of such entity does personally guaranty payment of the fee by the entity.
10. HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT: CLIENT agrees to hold any and all real estate agents involved in the purchase of the property to be inspected harmless and keep them exonerated from all loss, damage, liability or expense occasioned or claims by reason of acts or neglects of the INSPECTOR or his employees or visitors or of independent contractors engaged or paid by INSPECTOR for the purpose of inspecting the subject home.

COMPANY RELATIONSHIPS/THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS

Property Inspection Professionals may have an affiliation with third-party service providers (“TPSP”) in order to offer value-added services to its Clients. The company may also arrange for these TPSP to send literature or make post-inspection contact with the Company’s Clients.

THIS IS INTENDED TO BE A LEGAL BINDING AGREEMENT. WE SUGGEST YOU READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.

Property Inspection Professionals Fax Number: 877-387-8262