This Agreement Limits Our
Liability.Please Read It Carefully and
Ask About Anything You Do Not Understand.
Premier Home Inspectors, Inc. will conduct a
visual inspection of the subject property and prepare a written Inspection
Report in a timely manner of the apparent condition of the accessible
installed systems and components existing at the time of the inspection. We
agree that the current Standards of Practice of the Illinois Division or
Professional Regulation (Standards) shall define the standard of duty and
conditions, limitations and exclusions of this inspection and are expressly
incorporated herein by reference.We
will also adhere to the Standards of Practice of the National Association of
Certified Home Inspectors.This Home
Inspection is subject to the following
terms and conditions.
This inspection does not constitute a warranty, guarantee or
insurance policy of any kind.Inspector
makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the merchantability, fitness for
use, condition, performance, life expectancy or adequacy of any inspected
structure, item, component or system.
Client Name:
Subject Property:
___________________________________________
Accept:Fee:
X__ General
Home Inspection$_______
____Pre-Listing Inspection$
__________
____Condominium Unit Inspection$________
____New Construction Inspection$
__________
(includes
final walk through and
12
Month Builder's Warranty Inspection)
____ Final Pre-closing Walk Through$__________
____Other ________________________$__________
X___LIMITED
LIABILITY – We agree that Premier Home Inspectors, Inc., its employees,
agents, and subcontractors assume no liability for the costs of repairing or
replacing any unreported defects or deficiencies either current or arising in
the future or any property damage, consequential damage or personal injury of
any nature.We agree that sole remedies
for any deficiency in the performance of Premier Home Inspectors, Inc. are, as
appropriate, a re-inspection at no additional charge or a refund of the
inspection fee.In the event of a claim
by the Client that an installed system or component of the Subject Property
that was inspected was not in the condition reported by the Inspector, or was
improperly left unreported, the Client agrees to notify Premier Home
Inspectors, Inc., in writing, at least 5 business days prior to repairing or
replacing such system or component.If
repair or replacement is done without giving the Inspector the required notice
and opportunity to re-inspect such system or component, Premier Home
Inspectors, Inc. shall have no liability to the Client.
NOTICE TO Premier Home Inspectors, Inc. -
In the event you have any complaint about our services or the Inspection Report
or you feel there is an error or omission in the performance of those services,
you agree to, within 10 days after inspection, notify Premier Home Inspectors, Inc., in writing of your complaint so as
to provide Premier Home Inspectors, Inc.
a reasonable opportunity to review the issue if we feel you have a legitimate
complaint.Altering or repairing any item without giving us notice and a
reasonable opportunity to investigate your claim (except for an emergency) will
waive any claim you may have against us.
X___Dispute
Resolution - Each of us agrees that every dispute between us, except
those for non-payment of fees, that in any way, directly or indirectly, arise
out of or relate to this Agreement, or to the interpretation of this agreement,
the scope of services provided to you, the Inspection Report or any and all
other matters involving the services we perform, shall be submitted to binding
arbitration under the construction industry rules of the American Arbitration
Association, except for the procedure of selecting the arbitrator.The parties shall mutually appoint an
arbitrator familiar with both the professional home inspection industry and the
State of Illinois Home Inspector
licensing provisions and the Standards of Practice for Home Inspections.If the Parties cannot agree on an arbitrator,
each party shall designate a representative, who, together, shall mutually
appoint an arbitrator.The arbitration
decision shall be binding on all parties and judgment upon the award may be
entered in any court having jurisdiction.
Severability - The
partial or complete invalidity of any provision of this Agreement shall not
affect the validity or continuing force and effect of any other provision and
all such unaffected provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Amendments - No
amendment or alteration of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and
signed by the parties.
Entire Agreement - This agreement - BOTH FRONT AND BACK - contains the
entire agreement between the parties hereto, and there are no other
representations, warranties or commitments, except as are specifically set
forth in this document.This document
supercedes any and all representations or discussions, whether oral or written,
if any, among the parties related to the subject matter of this Agreement.This agreement may be modified, altered or
amended only in writing and when signed by both parties hereto.
X____Confidentiality
of the Report - If this inspection is performed in connection with
the construction, sale, purchase, exchange, transfer or builder's warranty of
the subject property, both parties agree:
·That the Inspection Report will be for the
Client's sole
information and benefit,
and that no one else may rely on it.
·That you agree and we do not intend for
anyone but you to benefit,
directly or indirectly,
from this Agreement, the Inspection or the Inspection Report.YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD US HARMLESS
FROM ANY CLAIMS CAUSED BY YOUR UNAUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTION OF THE INSPECTION
REPORT.WE AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND
AND HOLD YOU HARMLESS FROM ANY CLAIMS CAUSED BY OUR UNAUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTION
OF THE INSPECTION REPORT.
·That Premier Home Inspectors, Inc. utilizes
HomeGauge for client file
Maintenance,
and in case information is misused or otherwise compromised, Client will not
hold Premier Home Inspectors, Inc. or Inspector responsible.
Date of
Inspection:/ /Time of Inspection: Inspection
Number:
Visual Only - The Inspector
cannot examine what cannot be seen.We do not remove floor, wall or ceiling
coverings, move furniture or debris, open walls or perform any type of
destructive testing of systems or exposed surfaces nor do we dismantle
equipment.We do not inspect, comment on
and/or test underground or concealed pipes or underground or concealed
electrical lines or circuits or underground storage tanks.Because this inspection is visual and
non-invasive, concealed items or components may remain undetected during the
inspection.Client agrees to assume all
risk for system or component conditions that are concealed from view,
inaccessible to the Inspector at the time of the inspection, unsafe and/or substantially
deficient at the time of the inspection.
Because this is a visual and
non-invasive inspection of accessible areas only, any area not readily
accessible or visible because of, but not limited to, soil or vegetation,
walls, floors, carpets, ceilings, furnishings, debris or personal belongings,
water, ice or snowor any conditions
that would endanger the inspector or potentially cause damage to the subject
property or any of its systems or components ARESPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED IN THIS INSPECTION.
NOTE: We will be happy to return and inspect any area made visible
by the client or the homeowner or changing weather conditions.This additional service may involve an
additional fee.
Limited Scope of Inspection - The following are excluded from this inspection: Sewer
lines and/or site waste disposal systems; water softeners; any and all low
voltage wiring system and components; lightning arrestors; any timing systems;
water purification systems; well systems (other than above ground components);
solar heating or cooling systems; swimming pools; spas; fencing; playground or
sports equipment; underground sprinkler systems; back flushing equipment;
instant water heating devices; pressure tests on central air conditioning
systems; furnace heat exchangers; radiant heating systems; appliances and any
other personal property and other items listed as Specific Exclusions in the
Agreement.We do not address conditions
relating to animals, pests or rodents.Cosmetic features are excluded, including without limitation, paint,
wall coverings, carpeting, flooring, paneling, lawn and landscaping.We are
not allowed to light pilot lights or activate any major system that is shut
down at the time of the inspection, including but not limited to; furnaces,
water heaters, boilers, and fireplaces.
X_____ Mold Testing and/or
Analysis are specifically excluded from this report.WE URGE YOU TO GET A SEPARATE MOLD
INSPECTION BY A QUALIFIED MIRCOBIOLOGIST OR LICENSED INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST IF
YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT THIS MATTER.
Code Compliance, Manufacturer's
Specifications, Valuation, Regulations -
We will not investigate nor give any opinion concerning easements, conditions
of title, zoning matters, building codes or standards or property measurements
and value appraisals.There are
thousands of building codes and manufacturer's specifications and they change
frequently and are frequently subject to contradiction and individual
interpretation.Because of this we do
not give any opinion concerning compliance of the subject property's
improvements with any governmental building code requirements.You should contact the appropriate
governmental agencies should you wish such information.
Product defects and Environmental
Hazards - Our inspection is
neither a chemical analysis nor a search for defective products or
environmental hazards.Materials
regularly used in residential construction may contain potentially hazardous
substances such as asbestos, lead and formaldehyde.
Other
Exclusions
THE FOLLOWING ARE ALSO SPECIFICALLY
EXCLUDED FROM THE "GENERAL INSPECTION".IF YOU WISH US TO PERFORM ANY OF THESE
SERVICES YOU MUST SPECIFICALLY REQUEST THEM, IN WRITING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE AN
ADDITIONAL FEE
¨Radon Gas Testing
¨Mold Inspections
¨Mold Sampling
¨Mold Testing
¨Wood Destroying Insect Inspections
¨Water Analysis
¨Lead Based Paint Screening
¨Septic System Inspection
¨Other Environmental Inspections
X___Misc. - The
report will only be released upon receipt of the negotiated fee in full.Acceptable forms of payment are personal check,
cashier’s check, money order, or cash.In a case when a check is returned, Client is responsible for a penalty
of $45.00.Premier Home Inspectors, Inc.
will make every legal effort to collect the amount of the fee.
Inspector
can provide an additional copy of the Inspection Report to a person designated
by the Client in writing.Any additional
Inspection Report will carry a fee of: $50.00 for electronic copy and $75.00
for printed copy.
NOTE:
Unless
otherwise expressly contracted for, in writing, the inspection of Condominiums
and Town Houses are for the interior of the units only.Common elements, exterior walls, roofs, etc.
are not inspected or commented upon.
This inspection does not constitute a
warranty, an insurance policy or a guarantee of any kind.The Inspection Report reflects visual,
non-invasive and non-technically exhaustive observations of certain listed
systems and components of the subject property AS OF THE DATE, TIME AND
CONDITIONS WHEN THE INSPECTION IS PERFORMED and is not a listing of repairs to
be made.
I have read and understand the general and specific
exclusions listed above and agree to them.
