Seller's Property Disclosure Deadline | §10

10. PROPERTY DISCLOSURE, INSPECTION, INDEMNITY, INSURABILITY, DUE DILIGENCE AND SOURCE OF WATER.

10.1. Seller’s Property Disclosure. On or before Seller’s Property Disclosure Deadline, Seller agrees to deliver to Buyer the most current version of the applicable Colorado Real Estate Commission’s Seller’s Property Disclosure form completed by Seller to Seller’s actual knowledge and current as of the date of this Contract.

10.2. Disclosure of Adverse Material Facts; Subsequent Disclosure; Present Condition. Seller must disclose to Buyer any adverse material facts actually known by Seller as of the date of this Contract. Seller agrees that disclosure of adverse material facts will be in writing. In the event Seller discovers an adverse material fact after the date of this Contract, Seller must timely disclose such adverse fact to Buyer. Buyer has the Right to Terminate based on the Seller’s new disclosure on the earlier of Closing or five days after Buyer’s receipt of the new disclosure. Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, Buyer acknowledges that Seller is conveying the Property to Buyer in an “As Is” condition, “Where Is” and “With All Faults.”

10.3. Inspection. Unless otherwise provided in this Contract, Buyer, acting in good faith, has the right to have inspections (by one or more third parties, personally or both) of the Property, Leased Items, and Inclusions (Inspection), at Buyer’s expense. If (1) the physical condition of the Property, including, but not limited to, the roof, walls, structural integrity of the Property, the electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other mechanical systems of the Property, (2) the physical condition of the Inclusions and Leased Items, (3) service to the Property (including utilities and communication services), systems and components of the Property (e.g., heating and plumbing), (4) any proposed or existing transportation project, road, street or highway, or (5) any other activity, odor or noise (whether on or off the Property) and its effect or expected effect on the Property or its occupants is unsatisfactory, in Buyer’s sole subjective discretion, Buyer may:

10.3.1. Inspection Termination. On or before the Inspection Termination Deadline, notify Seller in writing, pursuant to § 24.1., that this Contract is terminated due to any unsatisfactory condition, provided the Buyer did not previously deliver an Inspection Objection. Buyer’s Right to Terminate under this provision expires upon delivery of an Inspection Objection to Seller pursuant to § 10.3.2.; or

10.3.2. Inspection Objection. On or before the Inspection Objection Deadline, deliver to Seller a written description of any unsatisfactory condition that Buyer requires Seller to correct.

10.3.3. Inspection Resolution. If an Inspection Objection is received by Seller, on or before Inspection Objection Deadline and if Buyer and Seller have not agreed in writing to a settlement thereof on or before Inspection Resolution Deadline, this Contract will terminate on Inspection Resolution Deadline unless Seller receives Buyer’s written withdrawal of the Inspection Objection before such termination (i.e., on or before expiration of Inspection Resolution Deadline). Nothing in this provision prohibits the Buyer and the Seller from mutually terminating this Contract before the Inspection Resolution Deadline passes by executing an Earnest Money Release.

10.4. Damage, Liens and Indemnity. Buyer, except as otherwise provided in this Contract or other written agreement between the parties, is responsible for payment for all inspections, tests, surveys, engineering reports, or other reports performed at Buyer’s request (Work) and must pay for any damage that occurs to the Property and Inclusions as a result of such Work. Buyer must not permit claims or liens of any kind against the Property for Work performed on the Property. Buyer agrees to indemnify, protect and hold Seller harmless from and against any liability, damage, cost or expense incurred by Seller and caused by any such Work, claim, or lien. This indemnity includes Seller’s right to recover all costs and expenses incurred by Seller to defend against any such liability, damage, cost or expense, or to enforce this Section, including Seller’s reasonable attorney fees, legal fees and expenses. The provisions of this Section survive the termination of this Contract. This § 10.4. does not apply to items performed pursuant to an Inspection Resolution.

10.5. Insurability. Buyer has the Right to Terminate under § 24.1., on or before Property Insurance Termination Deadline, based on any unsatisfactory provision of the availability, terms and conditions and premium for property insurance (Property Insurance) on the Property, in Buyer’s sole subjective discretion.

10.6. Due Diligence.

10.6.1. Due Diligence Documents. Seller agrees to deliver copies of the following documents and information pertaining to the Property and Leased Items (Due Diligence Documents) to Buyer on or before Due Diligence Documents Delivery Deadline:

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.6.1.1. Occupancy Agreements. All current leases, including any amendments or other occupancy agreements, pertaining to the Property. Those leases or other occupancy agreements pertaining to the Property that survive Closing are as follows (Leases):

 

 

 

10.6.1.2. Leased Items Documents. If any lease of personal property (§ 2.5.7., Leased Items) will be transferred to Buyer at Closing, Seller agrees to deliver copies of the leases and information pertaining to the personal property to Buyer on or before Due Diligence Documents Delivery Deadline. Buyer [  ] Will [  ] Will Not assume the Seller’s obligations under such leases for the Leased Items (§ 2.5.7., Leased Items).

 

10.6.1.3. Encumbered Inclusions Documents. If any Inclusions owned by Seller are encumbered pursuant to § 2.5.4. (Encumbered Inclusions) above, Seller agrees to deliver copies of the evidence of debt, security and any other documents creating the encumbrance to Buyer on or before Due Diligence Documents Delivery Deadline. Buyer [  ] Will [  ] Will Not assume the debt on the Encumbered Inclusions (§ 2.5.4., Encumbered Inclusions).

 

10.6.1.4. Other Documents. Other documents and information: 

 

 

 

10.6.2. Due Diligence Documents Review and Objection. Buyer has the right to review and object based on the Due Diligence Documents. If the Due Diligence Documents are not supplied to Buyer or are unsatisfactory, in Buyer’s sole subjective discretion, Buyer may, on or before Due Diligence Documents Objection Deadline:

10.6.2.1. Notice to Terminate. Notify Seller in writing, pursuant to § 24.1., that this Contract is terminated; or

10.6.2.2. Due Diligence Documents Objection. Deliver to Seller a written description of any unsatisfactory Due Diligence Documents that Buyer requires Seller to correct.

10.6.2.3. Due Diligence Documents Resolution. If a Due Diligence Documents Objection is received by Seller, on or before Due Diligence Documents Objection Deadline and if Buyer and Seller have not agreed in writing to a settlement thereof on or before Due Diligence Documents Resolution Deadline, this Contract will terminate on Due Diligence Documents Resolution Deadline unless Seller receives Buyer’s written withdrawal of the Due Diligence Documents Objection before such termination (i.e., on or before expiration of Due Diligence Documents Resolution Deadline).

10.7. Conditional Upon Sale of Property. This Contract is conditional upon the sale and closing of that certain property owned by Buyer and commonly known as ___________________________________ . Buyer has the Right to Terminate under § 24.1. effective upon Seller’s receipt of Buyer’s Notice to Terminate on or before Conditional Sale Deadline if such property is not sold and closed by such deadline. This Section is for the sole benefit of Buyer. If Seller does not receive Buyer’s Notice to Terminate on or before Conditional Sale Deadline, Buyer waives any Right to Terminate under this provision.

10.8. Source of Potable Water (Residential Land and Residential Improvements Only). Buyer [  ] Does [  ] Does Not acknowledge receipt of a copy of Seller’s Property Disclosure or Source of Water Addendum disclosing the source of potable water for the Property. [  ] There is No Well. Buyer [  ] Does [  ] Does Not acknowledge receipt of a copy of the current well permit.

Note to Buyer: SOME WATER PROVIDERS RELY, TO VARYING DEGREES, ON NONRENEWABLE GROUND WATER. YOU MAY WISH TO CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER (OR INVESTIGATE THE DESCRIBED SOURCE) TO DETERMINE THE LONG-TERM SUFFICIENCY OF THE PROVIDER’S WATER SUPPLIES.

10.9. Existing Leases; Modification of Existing Leases; New Leases. [Intentionally Deleted]

10.10. Lead-Based Paint.

10.10.1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure. Unless exempt, if the Property includes one or more residential dwellings constructed or a building permit was issued prior to January 1, 1978, for the benefit of Buyer, Seller and all required real estate licensees must sign and deliver to Buyer a completed Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (Sales) form on or before the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Deadline. If Buyer does not timely receive the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure, Buyer may waive the failure to timely receive the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure, or Buyer may exercise Buyer’s Right to Terminate under § 24.1. by Seller’s receipt of Buyer’s Notice to Terminate on or before the expiration of the Lead-Based Paint Termination Deadline.

10.10.2. Lead-Based Paint Assessment. If Buyer elects to conduct or obtain a risk assessment or inspection of the Property for the presence of Lead-Based Paint or Lead-Based Paint hazards, Buyer has a Right to Terminate under § 24.1. by Seller’s receipt of Buyer’s Notice to Terminate on or before the expiration of the Lead-Based Paint Termination Deadline. Buyer may elect to waive Buyer’s right to conduct or obtain a risk assessment or inspection of the Property for the presence of Lead-Based Paint or Lead-Based Paint hazards. If Seller does not receive Buyer’s Notice to Terminate within such time, Buyer accepts the condition of the Property relative to any Lead-Based Paint as satisfactory and Buyer waives any Right to Terminate under this provision.

10.11. Carbon Monoxide Alarms. Note: If the improvements on the Property have a fuel-fired heater or appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage and include one or more rooms lawfully used for sleeping purposes (Bedroom), the parties acknowledge that Colorado law requires that Seller assure the Property has an operational carbon monoxide alarm installed within fifteen feet of the entrance to each Bedroom or in a location as required by the applicable building code.

 

10.12. Methamphetamine Disclosure. If Seller knows that methamphetamine was ever manufactured, processed, cooked, disposed of, used or stored at the Property, Seller is required to disclose such fact. No disclosure is required if the Property was remediated in accordance with state standards and other requirements are fulfilled pursuant to § 25-18.5-102, C.R.S., Buyer further acknowledges that Buyer has the right to engage a certified hygienist or industrial hygienist to test whether the Property has ever been used as a methamphetamine laboratory. Buyer has the Right to Terminate under § 24.1., upon Seller’s receipt of Buyer’s written Notice to Terminate, notwithstanding any other provision of this Contract, based on Buyer’s test results that indicate the Property has been contaminated with methamphetamine, but has not been remediated to meet the standards established by rules of the State Board of Health promulgated pursuant to § 25-18.5-102, C.R.S. Buyer must promptly give written notice to Seller of the results of the test.

Review your contract for specific terms and conditions. Note that modification or deletions to this section of your agreement may apply, and you should consult with your real estate agent for any questions you have. 

Updated 1/1/2022