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An inspection contingency in an Indiana purchase agreement allows the buyer to:

Correct Answer

B) Inspect the property and negotiate repairs, credits, or terminate the contract within the contingency period

The inspection contingency gives the buyer the right to have the property inspected and then negotiate repairs, request credits, or terminate the agreement if issues are unsatisfactory.

Answer Options
A
Only request repairs
B
Inspect the property and negotiate repairs, credits, or terminate the contract within the contingency period
C
Automatically extend the closing date
D
Reduce the purchase price by 10%

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Related Topics & Key Terms

Related Topics:

contingenciesseller disclosurehome inspectionearnest money refundcontract termination

Key Terms:

inspection contingencycontingency periodrepairsprice reductioncontract terminationearnest money refund

Related Concepts

The Statute of Frauds is a legal requirement that certain types of contracts must be in writing and signed to be enforceable. In real estate, all contracts for the sale of land or interests in land must be in writing.

A time is of the essence clause in a contract means that all deadlines and dates specified in the agreement are strictly enforceable, and failure to meet them constitutes a material breach.

An appraisal contingency allows the buyer to cancel or renegotiate the contract if the property's appraised value comes in lower than the agreed-upon purchase price. This contingency protects buyers from overpaying.

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