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Advancentral Professional Home Inspections, Inc.

  Report #: ____________

                                                            Inspector’s Name: Lucian Turika            Professional Inspector # 050.0001990

                                                            Company: Advancentral Professional Home Inspections, Inc.

                                                                                                              Address: 7069 N Crawford Ave,  Lincolnwood,  IL,  60712-2332

                                                                                                              Telephone: 847.568.8712     Fax: 847.568.8713    E-mail: lturika@advancentral.com

THIS INSPECTION AGREEMENT IS INTENDED TO BE A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT

                                                                                          Client Name (s):

                                                                                           Property Address:

                                                                                            Client Telephone: Contact:

                                   

INSPECTION AGREEMENT

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THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between Lucian Turika , referred to as ” Inspector", and, referred to as "Client" .

In consideration of the promise and terms of this Agreement, the parties agree as follows:

1.               The client will pay the sum of $for the inspection of the "Property", being the residence, and garage or carport, if applicable, located at:

                                                 .

2.               Client requests a limited visual inspection of the residential structure identified at the above address by the listed inspector of the above company, herein after collectively referred as the "Company" and Client hereby represents and warrants that all approvals necessary have been secured for Inspectors’s entrance on to the property.

3.               Client warrants: (a) they have read the following Agreement carefully, (b) they understand they are bound by all the terms of this contract, and (c) they will read the entire inspection report when received and promptly call Company with any questions they may have. 

4.              The Inspector agrees to perform a limited visual inspection of the residential structure at the above address and to provide Client with a written opinion as to the apparent general condition of the structure’s components and systems, including identification of significant observable deficiencies, as they exist at the time of inspection. The inspection will be performed in a manner consistent with the ASHI, NACHI and standards of the Illinois Real Estate Commission.

 

5.             The inspection ONLY includes those systems and components expressly and specifically identified in the inspection report. Any areas which is not exposed to view, is concealed, is inaccessible because of soil, walls, floors, carpets, ceilings, furnishing or any other thing, or those areas/items which have been excluded by the ASHI, NACHI and/or Illinois Real Estate Commission’s standards and/or by agreement of the parties is not included in this inspection. The inspection does not include any destructive testing or dismantling. Client agrees to assume all the risk for all conditions and defects that are latent and concealed from view at the time of the inspection or exists in any area excluded from inspection by the terms of this agreement. Maintenance and other items may be discussed, but will NOT form a part of the inspection report.

  6.                     The parties agree that the "Standards of Practice" (the "Standards") shall define the standard of duty and the conditions, limitations, and exclusions of the inspection and are incorporated by reference herein. A copy of the Standards is included with this report. If the state where the inspection is performed imposes more stringent standards or administrative rule, then those state standards shall define the standard of duty and the conditions, limitations and exclusions of the inspection.

7.                    The parties understand and agree that the Inspector and its employees and its agents assume no liability or responsibility for the costs of repairing or replacing any unreported defects or deficiencies either current or thing in the future or any property damage, consequential damage or bodily injury of any nature. If repairs or replacement is done without giving the Inspector the required notice, the Inspector will have no liability to the Client. The client further agrees that the Inspector is liable only up to the cost of the inspection.

 

8.                    The parties agree and understand the Inspector is not an insurer or guarantor against defects in the structure, items, components or systems inspected. INSPECTOR MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE FITNESS FOR USE, CONDITION, PERFORMANCE OR ADEQUACY OF ANY INSPECTED STRUCTURE, ITEM, COMPONENT, OR SYSTEM.

 

9.                       If Client is married, Client represents that this obligation is a family obligation incurred in the interest of the family.

10.              Company requires an inspection agreement to be signed by Client prior to performing an inspection. If Client was  not present at the inspection and did not sign the Inspection Agreement , Client, by accepting, paying for, and/or using the inspection report acknowledge and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the inspection agreement and further agree that the inspection agreement will form a part of the inspection report.

11.                    This Agreement, including the terms and conditions (see attached: ADDITIONAL TERMS. CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS , represents the entire agreement between the parties and there are no other agreements either written or oral between them. This agreement shall be amended only by written agreement signed by both parties. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of   Illinois , and if that state's laws or regulations are more stringent than the forms of the agreement, the state law or rule shall govern.

 

Client has read this entire Agreement and accepts and understands this Agreement as hereby acknowledged. Client acknowledges receipt of the standards of practice which applies.

                                                                                                                                          Agreed Inspection Fee: $

Additional Fee(s) For:   $

  Additional Fee(s) For:   $

                                                                               Total:    $

 

Signature:________________________________________________ Date:        Day:        Time:         

Signature:________________________________________________                                                                                                                         Buyer Present: Yes No

Agent's Name:                                                                                                                          Agent present: Yes No  

Inspector's Signature________________________________________ Date:

Client agrees to release reports to seller/buyer/REALTOR®           Yes No  

 

 

See and initialize attached ADDITIONAL TERMS. CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS

 

ADDITIONAL TERMS. CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS

 

12.                    Systems, items, and conditions which are NOT within the scope of the property inspection include, but are not limited to: radon, formaldehyde, lead paint, asbestos, toxic or   flammable materials, molds, fungi, water or air quality, PCB’s or other toxins, electro-magnetic fields, underground storage tanks, proximity to toxic waste sites or other environmental or health hazards; pest infestation; security and fire protection systems; pools, spas, hot tubs, saunas, steam baths, fountains or other types of or related systems and components; household appliances; humidifiers; gas appliances such as fire pits, barbecues, heaters and lamps, main gas shut off valve; paint, wall-paper and other treatments to windows, interior walls, ceilings and floors; recreational equipment or facilities; odors or noise; seismic safety; freestanding appliances; personal property; any adverse condition that may affect the desirability of the property; proximity to railroad tracks or airplane routes; boundaries, easements or rights of way; energy efficiency measurements; concealed or private secured systems; water wells, private water or sewage systems; heating systems accessories; solar heating systems; sprinkling systems; water softener; central vacuum systems, telephone, intercom or cable TV systems; antennae, lightning arrestors, trees or plants; permit research; governing codes, ordinances, statutes and covenants and manufacturer specifications; radio controlled devices; automatic gates, elevators, lifts, dumbwaiters; building value appraisal; latent or concealed defects; adequacy or efficiency of any system or component. Client understands that these systems, items and conditions are excepted from this inspection. Any general comments about these systems, items and conditions of the written report are informal only and DO NOT represent an inspection.

If a more through inspection is desired of any of the areas/items, systems or components listed above, then Client shall contract the appropriate trade professionals.

 

13.                    The Inspection and report are performed and prepared for the sole and exclusive use and possession of the Client. No other person or entity may rely on the report issued pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that any person, not a party to this Agreement, makes any claim against Inspector, its employees or agents, arising out of the services performed by Inspector under this Agreement, the Client agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Inspector from any and all damages, expenses, costs and attorney fees arising from such a claim.

 

14.                    The Inspection will not include an appraisal of the value or a survey. The written report is not a compliance inspection or certification for past or present governmental codes or regulations of any kind.

15.                    In the event of a claim by the Client that an installed system or component of the premises which was inspected by the Inspector was not in the condition reported by the Inspector, the Client agrees to notify the Inspector at least 72 hours prior to repairing or replacing such system or component. The Client further agrees that the Inspector is liable only if there has been a complete failure to follow the standards included in the report or State law. Furthermore, any legal action must be brought within two (2) years from the date of the inspection or will be deemed waived and forever barred.

 

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 claimed by reasons 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.

 

 

 

Client's Initials: _____________

 

 

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