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Contingency

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In brief

A contingency provides a contractual condition with specified requirements, deadlines and procedures.

Example

An inspection concern does not automatically cancel every contract. Check the condition, deadline and required notice.

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  1. A contingency is a contract condition affecting a party's obligation
  2. to complete a transaction.
  3. An inspection or financing condition is a familiar example.
  4. Trace three checkpoints:
  5. what condition must be satisfied, when action is due, and
  6. what notice is required.
  7. These details determine how the contingency operates.
  8. An inspection concern does not automatically cancel every contract or
  9. guarantee a deposit refund.
  10. The agreement may require a timely notice, allow a response,
  11. or provide other options.
  12. Read the particular clause instead of assuming one universal result.
  13. Quick check:
  14. where do you find the steps for exercising an inspection
  15. contingency?
  16. In the contract:
  17. its language, deadlines, and notice requirements.

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