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THE GREATER BRIDGEPORT BAR ASSOCIATION, INC.
STANDARD FORM RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SALES AGREEMENT
APPROVED AS OF NOVEMBER 10, 2009
AGREEMENT
made
as
of
the
day
of
___________
20__
BETWEEN
(hereinafter referred to as the
___________________________, of __________________
SELLER,
whether
one
or
more),
and
______________________________of ____________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the
BUYER, whether one or more),
W I T N E S S E T H:
1. PROPERTY. The SELLER, in consideration of the purchase price hereinafter specified, hereby agrees to sell
and convey, and the BUYER hereby agrees to purchase the real property commonly known as
_____________________________________ and specifically described in Schedule A attached hereto (the
"Premises") subject to the encumbrances and exceptions to title set forth or referred to in paragraph 6(e) and
Schedule A (legal description and exceptions, if any) attached hereto.
2. CONSIDERATION. The purchase price is _____________________________________which the BUYER
agrees to pay as follows:
(a) As a part of the deposit heretofore paid, receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, subject to collection.
$
(b) As the balance of the deposit before or upon the signing of this
Agreement, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, subject to
collection;
$
(c) Upon the delivery of the deed, by certified check or official bank
check drawn on a bank which is a member of the New York Clearing
House, or wire transfer the proceeds of which are immediately
available to SELLER (this amount may vary depending on
adjustments pursuant to this Agreement);
$
TOTAL
$
Any deposit made hereunder shall be paid to the SELLER's attorney who shall hold the same in escrow subject to
the terms and conditions hereof and release same to SELLER at the time of closing or to the party entitled thereto
upon sooner termination of this Agreement. Any other deposits held by other parties shall immediately be
forwarded to SELLER's attorney to be held under the same conditions. Prior to any release of the funds to either
party for any reason other than a closing, SELLER's attorney shall provide not less than seven (7) days notice to
both parties. If there is a dispute as to the deposit the SELLER's attorney may pay the deposit into court by
interpleader or other appropriate action whereupon the SELLER's attorney shall be relieved of all further
obligation.
Mortgage company checks or similar holding company checks, unless certified, DO NOT represent immediate
funds and will not be accepted at the time of closing. Trustee checks are NOT satisfactory funds for any payment
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required by this Agreement at the time of closing. In the event SELLER or his attorney accepts BUYER's
attorney's trustee check in lieu of other funds, BUYER agrees that no stop payment order or direction will be
issued with respect to such check(s). This provision shall survive the closing.
BUYER’S attorney shall tender to SELLER separate cashier’s check(s), bank treasurer certified check(s) or wire
transfer(s), at SELLER’S discretion, for payoff of SELLER’S mortgage obligation(s), if any, in accordance with
the GBBA Real Estate Closing Customs; the balance of funds due to be paid at closing in accordance with
Paragraph 2d of the Agreement.
3. DEED. The SELLER, on receiving the total purchase price, shall, at the SELLER's cost and expense, execute,
acknowledge, and deliver to the BUYER, or BUYER's permitted assigns, the usual Connecticut full covenant
Warranty Deed (or appropriate Fiduciary's Deed) in proper form, to convey to the BUYER, or BUYER's
permitted assigns, the fee simple of the Premises, free of all encumbrances except as aforesaid. The SELLER
shall thereupon pay all real estate conveyance taxes and shall complete and deliver to the BUYER the conveyance
tax forms.
4. CLOSING. The deed shall be delivered at the offices of the SELLER's attorney, provided said office is in
Fairfield County Connecticut, or at such place in Fairfield County, Connecticut, as may be designated by the
BUYER's lending institution on the _____________ of MONTH, YEAR, or sooner by mutual agreement of the
parties hereto.
5. FIXTURES. (a) Included in this sale, for the aforesaid purchase price, are the following items, all of which
items the SELLER represents are owned by SELLER, not leased, and free from security interests, liens, and other
encumbrances, insofar as any of them are now located on the Premises, in their present "AS IS" condition,
normal wear and tear excepted: heating, cooling, electrical and plumbing systems and fixtures, electric light
fixtures, stove, storm windows and doors, screens and screen doors, window shades, venetian blinds, curtain rods,
awnings, exterior television antennae, weathervanes, mail box(es), all pool equipment, garage door openers with
remotes, and existing plants and shrubbery, together with ________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
(b) Included in the sale are fixtures which are defined as personal property that have become so attached to
the real property that they are not readily removable having become fixed, e.g. by nail, screw, bolt, glue, etc.
(c) Specifically excluded from the sale are:____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
(d) If any fixtures are leased, the leased item, and corresponding name and contact information of the lessor
is
as
follows:__
___________________________________________________________________________________________
6. TITLE. (a) If, upon the date for the delivery of the deed as hereinafter provided, the SELLER shall be unable
to deliver or cause to be delivered a deed or deeds conveying a good and marketable title to the Premises, subject
only to the items set forth in Schedule A and Paragraph 6(e) hereof, then the SELLER shall be allowed a
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reasonable postponement of closing not to exceed thirty (30) days, or such shorter time as may be within the term
of the BUYER's mortgage commitment, within which to perfect title. If at the end of said time the SELLER is
still unable to deliver or cause to be delivered a deed or deeds conveying a good and marketable title to said
Premises, subject as aforesaid, then the BUYER may elect to accept such title as the SELLER can convey,
without modification of the purchase price, or may reject such title. Upon such rejection, all sums paid on
account hereof, together with any expenses actually incurred by the BUYER, which expenses, however, shall be
limited in the aggregate so as not to exceed the gross premium cost of fee title insurance based on the amount of
the purchase price, for attorneys' fees, nonrefundable fees of lending institutions, survey costs and inspection fee,
shall be paid to the BUYER without interest thereon. Upon receipt of such payment, this Agreement shall
terminate and the parties hereto shall be released and discharged from all further claims and obligations
hereunder.
(b) The title herein required to be furnished by the SELLER shall be marketable, subject only to the items set
forth in Schedule A and Paragraph 6(e) hereof, and the marketability thereof shall be determined in accordance
with the Standards of Title of the Connecticut Bar Association now in force. Any and all defects in or
encumbrances against the title, which come within the scope of said Title Standards, shall not constitute valid
objections on the part of the BUYER, if such Standards do not so provide, and provided the SELLER furnishes
any affidavits or other instruments which may be required by the applicable Standards, and further provided title
will be insurable at standard premiums by a title insurance company licensed in the State of Connecticut.
(c) NO VIOLATIONS: The SELLER represents that the Premises and the present use thereof are not in
violation of any governmental rules, codes, permits, regulations or limitations, unless same have become legally
nonconforming, and there are no violations of any restrictive covenant, agreement or condition subject to which
title to the Premises is be conveyed in accordance with the terms hereof. Between the date of this Agreement and
the date of closing the SELLER will not do anything or allow anything to be done on or about the Premises which
will result in any such violation. The SELLER represents that SELLER has not received any notice of zoning or
building violations and that there has been no attempt to enforce same against the SELLER during the time in
which the SELLER has owned the Premises. SELLER represents that SELLER has no knowledge of any special
assessments levied or to be levied against the Premises, which are not yet a lien on the Premises and has no
knowledge of any existing improvements or work done on the Premises which may result in special taxes or
assessments to be paid thereon.
(d) RELEASE OF MORTGAGES: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement or
any riders attached hereto, in the event SELLER’S title is encumbered by mortgage lien(s) for which SELLER’S
attorney is unable to deliver release(s) of mortgage(s) at closing, the parties shall close the transaction, provided
that the following procedure is followed with respect to each mortgage lien: (a) the SELLER’S attorney shall
provide to the BUYER’S attorney the following documents at the time of closing: SELLER’S indemnification
letter in the form provided by the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association Closing Customs, copy of mortgage payoff
statement provided by the mortgagee, mortgage payoff transmittal letter issued by the SELLER’S attorney in the
form provided by the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association Closing Customs, and a copy of the overnight airbill for
transmittal; (b) the SELLER’S attorney, upon receiving the release of mortgage from the mortgagee, shall send it,
with payment for the recording fee, to the BUYER’S attorney who shall then record the release of mortgage; (c) if
SELLER has not obtained such release within sixty (60) days after closing, the SELLER’S attorney and
BUYER’S attorney shall take all necessary steps towards compliance with the Section 49-8a of the Connecticut
General Statutes for the purpose of filing a statutory affidavit in lieu of release of mortgage should such filing
become necessary; (d) with respect to an equity line of credit, in addition to the aforesaid requirements, the
SELLER’S attorney shall notify the lender to terminate all future borrowing rights as the time at which the payoff
statement is requested, a copy of this notification shall be provided to BUYER at closing; (e) in the event
BUYER’S title insurance company will not issue a fee policy at no additional premium taking no exception for
said mortgage or mortgages, or which provides affirmative coverage against lost or damage by reason of said
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unreleased mortgage or mortgages, BUYER shall not be obligated to proceed to closing; and (f) the provisions of
this paragraph 6(d) shall survive the closing.
(e) EXCEPTIONS TO TITLE: The Premises will be conveyed to and accepted by the BUYER subject to:
(i) Any and all zoning and/or building restrictions, limitations, regulations, ordinances, and/or laws; any
and all building lines; and all other restrictions, limitations, regulations, ordinances and/or laws imposed by any
governmental authority and any and all other provisions of any governmental restrictions, limitations, regulations,
ordinances and/or public laws, provided the Premises are not in violation of same at the time of closing.
(ii) Real Property Taxes on the Current Grand List and any and all existing tax payments, municipal liens
and assessments, coming due on or after the date of closing; the BUYER shall by acceptance of the deed assume
and agree to pay, any and all such tax payments, liens and assessments which may on or after the date hereof be
assessed, levied against or become a lien on the Premises.
(iii) Any state of facts which a survey and/or physical inspection of the Premises might reveal, provided
same do not render title unmarketable (such exception is for purposes of this Agreement only and shall not be
included in the deed, unless it was in the deed which SELLER received upon purchasing the property).
(iv) Common law, riparian or littoral rights of others and/or other rights, if any, in and to any natural
watercourse or body of water flowing through or adjoining the Premises, and all statutory and other rights of
others in and to any such watercourse or body of water.
(v) Unless otherwise specifically agreed between the parties in writing, any municipal assessment and/or
lien other than taxesshall be paid on a current basis by the SELLER and the balance assumed by the BUYER at
closing.
(vi)
Such encumbrances as shown on Schedule A, if any.
(vii)
7. LIEN. All sums paid on account of this Agreement and the reasonable expenses as set forth in Paragraph 6 or
11 hereof are hereby made liens on the Premises, but such liens shall not continue after default by the BUYER
under this Agreement.
8. CONDITION OF PREMISES [THIS AGREEMENT IS NOT SUBJECT TO ANY INSPECTION
CONTINGENCIES]. The BUYER agrees that he has inspected said Premises, is satisfied with the physical
condition thereof and agrees to accept at closing the Premises in the condition that it was in at the time that all the
Buyer’s building inspections were completed, on an "as is" basis, reasonable wear and tear excepted, subject to
the provisions of Paragraph 11 hereof. SELLER represents that all appliances and systems on the Premises
(including the furnace, heating and air conditioning systems and any appliances included in the sale) are in
working order and will be in the same condition at the time of closing as they were on the date that all the
BUYER’s building inspections were completed, reasonable wear and tear excepted. SELLER represents that the
floor areas under any area rugs or furniture, and the wall areas behind any furniture, wall hangings or other
objects, are of substantially the same condition and material as the floor and wall areas that are visible to
inspection by BUYER without moving any of the foregoing, and there are no holes in the floors or walls hidden
by the same, with the exception that reasonable nail holes shall be deemed to be acceptable. Neither SELLER nor
SELLER's agents have made any representations or warranties as to said Premises on which BUYER has relied
other than as expressly set forth in this Agreement. The SELLER agrees that the condition of the Premises shall
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be the same on the date of closing of title as of the date that all the BUYER’s building inspections were
completed, reasonable wear and tear excepted, subject to the provisions of Paragraph 11 hereof.
9. BROKER(S). The parties hereto agree _______________________ of _______________________ and
_______________________ of _______________________ are the broker(s) who negotiated the sale of the
Premises, and the SELLER agrees to pay the commission for such services pursuant to separate agreement. This
Agreement is consummated by the SELLER in reliance on the representation of the BUYER that no other broker
or agent brought the Premises to the BUYER's attention or was, in any way, a procuring cause of this sale and
purchase. The SELLER represents to the BUYER that no other broker or agent has any exclusive sale or
exclusive agency listing on the Premises. The BUYER (jointly and severally, if more than one) hereby agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless the SELLER against any liability by reason of the claim of any other broker or agent
for a commission on account of this sale, provided that it is adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction that a
commission is due by reason of such other broker or agent being the procuring cause of this sale, said indemnity
to include all costs of defending any such claim, including reasonable attorney's fees. In the event of any such
claim, SELLER shall promptly notify BUYER, and BUYER shall have the right, but not the obligation, to assume
the defense of such claim. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive the closing.
10. APPORTIONMENT. Real estate taxes, fire district taxes, sewer taxes, sewer assessments and sewer use
charges or other municipal assessments, water charges, rents, service contracts, dues and ordinary assessments of
private associations, and common charges, if any, shall be apportioned over the fiscal period for which levied.
BUYER shall reimburse SELLER at closing for any fuel remaining on the Premises at then market rates. All
adjustments shall be apportioned in accordance with the custom of the Bar Association of the community where
the Premises are located. Condominium special assessments due and payable prior to the date set forth in
Paragraph 4 of this Agreement shall be SELLER's responsibility. Any errors or omissions in computing
apportionment or other adjustments at closing shall be corrected within a reasonable time following the closing.
The preceding sentence shall survive the closing.
11. RISK OF LOSS. The risk of loss or damage by fire or other casualty to the buildings on the Premises until
the time of the delivery of the deed is assumed by the SELLER. Throughout the period between the date of this
Agreement and the delivery of deed, SELLER shall continue to carry his existing fire and extended coverage
insurance on the buildings on the Premises. In the event that such loss or damage does occur prior to the delivery
of the deed, the SELLER shall immediately notify Buyer and shall be allowed a reasonable time thereafter, not to
exceed thirty (30) days from such loss or damage or such shorter time as may be within the term of BUYER's
mortgage commitment, within which to repair or replace such loss or damage to the Buyer’s reasonable
satisfaction. In the event the SELLER does not repair or replace such loss or damage within said time, the
BUYER shall have the option:
(a) Of terminating this Agreement, in which event all sums paid on account hereof, together with any
expenses actually incurred by the BUYER for attorneys' fees, nonrefundable fees of lending institutions, survey
costs and inspection fees (in the aggregate not to exceed the cost of fee title insurance based on the amount of the
purchase price), shall be paid to the BUYER without interest thereon. Upon receipt of such payment, further
claims and obligations between the parties hereto, by reason of this Agreement, shall be released and discharged;
or
(b) Of accepting a deed conveying the Premises in accordance with all the other provisions of this Agreement
upon payment of the aforesaid purchase price and of receiving the benefit of all insurance moneys recovered or to
be recovered on account of such loss or damage, to the extent they are attributable to loss or damage to any
property included in this sale, less the amount of any moneys actually expended by the SELLER on said repairs.
The SELLER shall not be responsible for loss or damage to trees or other plantings due to natural causes.
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12. AFFIDAVITS. The SELLER agrees to execute, at the time of closing of title, an affidavit, (a) verifying the
non-existence of mechanics' and materialmen's lien rights, (b) verifying the non-existence of any tenants' rights,
other than as set forth herein, (c) verifying the non-existence of any security interests in personal property and
fixtures being sold with the Premises, (d) updating to the extent of SELLER's knowledge, any available survey,
and (e) affirming that SELLER is not a "foreign person" pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 1445;
together with any other affidavit reasonably requested by the BUYER's lender or title company as to facts within
SELLER's knowledge.
13. MAINTENANCE. The grounds shall be maintained by the SELLER between the date of BUYER's signing
hereof and the closing of title, including the mowing of lawns, the raking of fallen leaves, the removal of fallen
trees and large branches (except in uncultivated areas), and the removal of snow and ice from walks and
driveways. In the event there is a pool that has been opened prior to the closing, SELLER shall continue to
perform normal maintenance of same.
14. DELIVERY OF PREMISES. The SELLER agrees to deliver, simultaneously with the closing of title,
exclusive possession of the Premises (except as may be otherwise provided herein), broom-clean, free of all
debris, litter and furnishings and shall deliver all keys in SELLER's possession to the BUYER. BUYER shall
have the right to make a final inspection of the Premises prior to the closing of title.
15. LIABILITY FOR DELAYED CLOSING. In the event of a delay in closing as set forth herein, other than
as provided for under the provisions of this Agreement, through no fault of the SELLER, beyond five (5) business
days, then the BUYER will reimburse the SELLER from the sixth (6th) business day to the day of actual closing
of title for the SELLER's carrying costs of said property, including taxes, mortgage interest, utilities and per diem
interest on SELLER's equity in the Premises, which amount shall be calculated at the rate of 1/30th of 1% of the
purchase price for each day of delay up to the actual date of closing. Further, in the event of a delay in the closing
by more than five (5) business days, through no fault of the BUYER, SELLER shall reimburse the BUYER for
carrying costs for temporary housing, temporary storage of personal property, living expenses and other
miscellaneous expenses at the same per diem rate of 1/30th of 1% of the purchase price for each day of delay
from the sixth (6th) business day to the day of actual closing up to the actual date of closing. [For example, the per
diem cost of a $450,000 transaction would be $150 per day.]
16. DEFAULT. If BUYER is in default hereunder, or, on or before the date of closing as set forth herein,
indicates that BUYER is unable or unwilling to perform and SELLER stands ready to perform SELLER's
obligations, SELLER's sole remedy shall be the right to terminate this Agreement by written notice to BUYER or
BUYER's attorney and retain the down payment as reasonable liquidated damages for BUYER's inability or
unwillingness to perform. It is the intention of the parties hereto freely to make advance provision on the date of
this Agreement for such event in order (a) to avoid controversy, delay and expense, and (b) to specify now a
reasonable amount agreeable to both for compensation to the SELLER for losses which may not be readily
ascertainable or quantifiable, such as any of the following which might be necessary to place SELLER in the
position SELLER would have been in had BUYER made timely performance: costs of carrying, maintaining,
insuring and protecting the property; loss of interest income on the proceeds; loss of optimum market time, value
and conditions; the uncertainty, delay, expense and inconvenience of finding a substitute buyer; additional
commissions, fees, taxes and borrowing expenses to meet obligations entered into in anticipation of performance.
In such event and upon SELLER's written notice of termination, the Premises shall be free of any claims or
interest of the BUYER therein by virtue of this Agreement. If SELLER defaults hereunder, BUYER shall have
such remedies as BUYER shall be entitled to at law or in equity, including, but not limited to, specific
performance. However, failure to comply by the SELLER as a result of encumbrances or defects in title shall be
governed by the provisions of Paragraph “6” of this Agreement and failure to comply as a result of risk of loss
shall be governed by Paragraph “11” of this Agreement.
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The foregoing notwithstanding, a delay in the closing occasioned by the SELLER, which results in either the loss
of the BUYER’S mortgage commitment or an adverse change in the terms of such commitment shall entitle
BUYER to rescind this Agreement and the SELLER shall forthwith refund all sums heretofore paid by the
BUYER on account of the purchase price, whereupon all rights and liabilities of the parties hereto by reason of
this Agreement shall terminate.
In no event shall the closing, or any extension thereof, take place later than four (4) weeks from the date of
closing set forth in Paragraph 4 hereof, subject to the provisions of Paragraphs 6 and 11 of this Agreement. In the
event closing has not taken place by the end of said four (4) week period, through no fault of the non-delaying
party, the delaying party shall be deemed in default.
17. MORTGAGE CONTINGENCY. This Agreement is contingent upon BUYER obtaining an unconditional
written commitment for a loan, which commitment shall be subject only to such acts as shall be within Buyer’s
reasonable ability to perform, to be secured by a mortgage(s) on the Premises, in the amount of
$_______________ from a lending institution or licensed mortgage broker, which loan(s) shall be for a term of
not more than 30 years and shall bear interest at rate(s) then in effect at the institution where application is made
and shall include such other terms and conditions as are imposed by such institution at the time BUYER makes
such application(s). BUYER agrees to make prompt application(s) for such a loan(s) and to pursue said
application(s) with diligence. If having done so, BUYER is unable to obtain such unconditional written
commitment for such a loan on or before ______________________ and if BUYER so notifies SELLER or
SELLER's attorney, ________________, in writing, at or before 5:00 p.m., on said date, then this Agreement
shall be null and void and the BUYER shall be entitled to the immediate return by SELLER of all sums paid by
the BUYER on account of this Agreement except for the sum of Three Hundred Fifty ($350.00) Dollars towards
the cost of preparation of this Agreement. If SELLER or SELLER's attorney does not receive such written notice
at or before 5:00 p.m. on said date, this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. A denial of BUYER's
mortgage application based upon the BUYER's inability to sell other real estate or another home, or a written
commitment conditioned on the sale of other real estate or another home, shall NOT be deemed a denial of such
mortgage application under this paragraph. In either of such events the BUYER shall not be entitled to terminate
this Agreement nor be entitled to the return of any sums paid by the BUYER on account of this Agreement.
Should the BUYER fail to comply with the foregoing requirements, this Agreement shall continue in full force
and effect, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be as if this paragraph did not appear in this
Agreement.
18. PROPERTY CONDITION DISCLOSURE FORM. Attached hereto as a Rider is the Property Condition
Disclosure Form required by Section 20-327b of the Connecticut General Statutes. In the event the SELLER has
not furnished BUYER with the Property Disclosure Form, as required by Section 20-327b of the Connecticut
General Statutes, with or prior to the BUYER's execution of this Agreement, the SELLER shall give and the
BUYER shall receive a credit of $300.00 against the purchase price at closing.
19. LEAD-BASED PAINT. By signing this contract, BUYER acknowledges that the lead paint contingency
granted pursuant to 42 USC 4852d as set forth in the Lead Paint Disclosure report attached to this Agreement has
been waived or has been satisfied, and that the BUYER has no further testing period for lead paint.
20. UTILITIES. The SELLER represents that no utility lines cross the property of an adjoining owner to serve
the Premises unless specifically set forth in this Agreement, and that no utility lines cross the Premises and serve
property of an adjoining owner unless specifically set forth herein.
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21. BUILDING PERMITS. The SELLER represents that during SELLER's period of ownership, no work has
been performed on the Premises for which a building permit has been required other than that for which building
permits were obtained and for which Certificates of Occupancy have been issued.
22. INSULATION AND ASBESTOS. The SELLER represents that the Premises are not insulated in whole or
in part with urea formaldehyde or any other type of foam insulation and do not contain any asbestos related
material.
23. KNOWLEDGE OF HEARINGS. The SELLER represents that SELLER has neither knowledge nor notice
of any pending public agency (including but not limited to Planning, Zoning, Inland Wetlands, etc.) hearings or
appeals therefrom affecting the Premises or any abutting property and will promptly notify the BUYER if the
SELLER receives notice or learns of any such hearings after the signing of this Agreement and prior to closing. If
the purpose of such hearing would have an adverse effect on the property and/or BUYER’s use and enjoyment
thereof, either party can either: 1). Cancel this agreement; 2). Postpone closing date until after said hearing to
determine if the requested use(s) or change(s) has/have been granted; or 3). Proceed to closing pursuant to the
terms contained herein.
24. DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS. The SELLER shall deliver to the BUYER prior to closing any documents,
informational materials, building plans and any surveys in the SELLER's possession pertaining to the Premises,
the appliances and the systems on the Premises.
25. BASEMENT AND ROOF. The SELLER represents that, during the period of the SELLER's ownership of
the Premises, the basement has been free of any water except as disclosed herein, and represents that the roof
currently is free of leaks.
26. SEPTIC. Unless, the premises are served by public sewer, the SELLER represents that the Premises are
served by a septic tank and leaching fields located entirely within the Premises' lot lines, that said tank and fields
serve no other Premises and that, during the SELLER's entire period of ownership, said septic system has required
only normal maintenance and cleaning.
27. WELL. Unless the Premises are served by public water supply, the SELLER represents that the Premises are
supplied by a well and pipes located entirely within the Premises' lot lines, that said well and pipes serve no other
premises and that, during the SELLER's entire period of ownership, the well has produced sufficient clear and
potable water for normal domestic use.
28. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS. The SELLER represents that there are no above-ground or
underground storage tanks on the Premises which leak or have leaked and that any such storage tank(s) are not
currently in disrepair and SELLER has no knowledge of any underground storage tank(s), except as disclosed in
the Property Condition Disclosure Form attached hereto. The SELLER further represents that the Premises are
not contaminated by any oil, petroleum product or hazardous waste which, if known to the state and federal
authorities, could result in remedial clean-up work and expense to the BUYER subsequent to the passing of title.
In the event that any such Underground Storage Tank(s) (UST) was/were removed and/or abandoned by
SELLER, or SELLER has knowledge of any such removal and/or abandonment, then SELLER shall provide to
BUYER prior to closing of title any documentary evidence of such removal and/or abandonment, including but
not limited to permitting, correspondence, testing data and/or results, disposal manifests, etc. that SELLER may
possess. Further, SELLER represents that any such removal was done in accordance with all applicable
state/town regulations by a company licensed to engage in the removal or abandonment of USTs, and that if the
work was not done in accordance with applicable regulations by a licensed company, the SELLER shall provide
BUYER reasonable soil testing and/or other inspections at SELLER’s sole cost and expense, as shall be necessary
to comply with such regulations.
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29. NON-MATERIAL FACT CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY. The BUYER hereby advises the
SELLER that knowledge of any non-material fact concerning real property, as defined in Connecticut General §
20-329cc et seq with regard to the Premises is important to his decision to purchase the Premises. The SELLER
represents to BUYER that he has no knowledge of any non-material fact concerning real property, as defined in
Connecticut General § 20-329cc et seq with regard to the Premises.
30. NOTICES. All notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally and
receipted or shall be sent by facsimile transmission or registered or certified mail or by overnight courier,
addressed to the attorney for the respective party. Notice signed by the respective attorneys shall be deemed
sufficient within the meaning of this paragraph without the signature of the parties themselves.
Notices to the SELLER shall be sent to:
Notices to the BUYER shall be sent to:
31. RIGHT TO WITHDRAW. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed as an offer by the
SELLER. The SELLER reserves the right to withdraw this proposed Agreement at any time prior to the signature
by both parties hereto, receipt by the SELLER's attorney of the full payment of the deposit set forth herein, and
delivery of a fully executed Agreement to the BUYER's Attorney.
32. ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement and BUYER'S rights hereunder may not be assigned by BUYER without
the written consent of SELLER, and any purported assignment without such written consent shall be void and of
no effect. Consent of the SELLER to assignment shall not unreasonably be withheld or delayed. Upon any
effective assignment of BUYER's rights hereunder, BUYER and BUYER's assignee shall be jointly and severally
liable hereunder, unless otherwise agreed by SELLER.
33. IRS REPORTING COMPLIANCE. Unless otherwise required by law or as set forth in a separate
designation agreement, BUYER shall cause BUYER's attorney to comply with any reporting requirements of the
Internal Revenue Service as to this transaction. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive the closing.
34. ACCEPTANCE OF DEED. The delivery and acceptance of the deed herein described shall be deemed to
constitute full compliance with all the terms, conditions, covenants and representations contained herein, or made
in connection with this transaction, except as may herein be expressly provided and except for the warranties of
title.
35. REPRESENTATIONS. Unless otherwise specified in writing to the contrary, none of the representations
made in this Agreement or any addenda attached hereto shall survive delivery of the deed and all representations
by SELLER are made to the best of SELLER's knowledge and belief.
36. EFFECT. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors,
administrators, successors, and permitted assigns of the respective parties.
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37. COSTS OF ENFORCEMENT. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, in the event of any
litigation brought to enforce any material provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover its reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs from the other party.
38. GENDER. In all references herein to any parties, persons, entities or corporations, the use of any particular
gender or the plural or singular number is intended to include the appropriate gender or number as the text of the
within Agreement may require.
39. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when
so executed shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the
same Agreement; and said counterparts shall be delivered personally and receipted or shall be sent by facsimile
transmission or registered or certified mail or by overnight courier, addressed to the attorney for the respective
party.
40. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. All prior understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, oral and
written, between Seller and Purchaser are merged in this Agreement. This Agreement completely expresses the
agreement of the parties, and has been entered into by the parties after discussion with their respective attorneys
and after full investigation, neither party relying upon any statement made by anyone else that is not set forth in
this Agreement. Neither this Agreement nor any provision hereof may be waived, changed or cancelled except by
a written instrument signed by both parties.
41. CAPTIONS. The captions preceding the paragraphs in this Agreement are for ease of reference only and
shall be deemed to have no effect whatsoever on the meaning or construction of the provisions of this Agreement.
42. SEVERABILITY. The invalidity or unenforceability of any one or more provisions of this Agreement
shall not render the remaining terms and provisions invalid or unenforceable.
43. ALTERATION OF STANDARD FORM. The Parties agree that unless a provision which is not a part of,
or which varies from the Standard Form, is printed in bold typeface of not less than 16 points or handwritten, ,
such provision shall be deemed not to be a part of this Agreement for any purpose, and any provision of the
Standard Form that has been eliminated shall be deemed to be a part of this Agreement unless a reference to its
deletion in such typeface or handwriting is inserted in its place and is described in a separate cover letter.
Addenda, exhibits and riders to this Agreement are not subject to the foregoing requirement of this paragraph.
44. BANKRUPTCY. SELLER represents that no SELLER is a “Debtor” in a proceeding presently pending in
any Bankruptcy Court. If, between the date of SELLER’s execution of the Agreement and the closing of title, a
Bankruptcy petition is filed naming a SELLER as a Debtor under any Bankruptcy Code, then this Agreement
shall terminate and Buyer shall be entitled to the return of any and all sums paid on account hereof, together with
any expenses actually incurred by the BUYER, which expenses, however, shall be limited in the aggregate so as
not to exceed the gross premium cost of fee title insurance based on the amount of the purchase price , for
attorneys' fees, nonrefundable fees of lending institutions, survey costs and inspection fee, shall be paid to the
BUYER without interest thereon. Whereupon, this Agreement shall terminate and the parties hereto shall be
released and discharged from all further claims and obligations hereunder. This representation shall be deemed
material and shall survive the closing of title.
45. BOUNDARY LINES. SELLER represents that all buildings, appurtenances, systems, and driveways are
entirely within the boundary lines of said premises.
46. NO FURTHER ENCUMBRANCE. SELLER agrees that he will not further encumber the premises and
that he will notify the Buyer immediately of any matters including, but not in limitation of, attachments, liens and
any notice zoning matters which may affect the premises during the pendency of this agreement.
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47.
RECORD OWNER. SELLER is record owner in fee simple of the premises being conveyed herein.
48.
ABUTS PUBLIC STREET. SELLER represents that the property abuts a public highway.
49. MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS. SELLER represents that Seller has no knowledge of the existence of any
municipal lien and/or assessment, nor improvements for which a lien or assessment could be levied in the future.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and seals, the day
first above written.
In the Presence of:
_____________________________
____________________________
Seller
_____________________________
_______________________________
Seller
_____________________________
____________________________
Buyer
_____________________________
_______________________________
Buyer
Title to said Premises is to be taken in the name or names of:
______________________________________________________________________
as ____________________________________________________________________
ATTACHMENTS:
SCHEDULE A
- Description of Premises
- Exceptions to Title [see Paragraph 6(e)(vi)]
CONDOMINIUM RIDER
PROPERTY CONDITION DISCLOSURE FORM [see Paragraph 18]
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CONDOMINIUM RIDER
1.
CONNECTICUT COMMON INTEREST OWNERSHIP ACT. The SELLER agrees to deliver to the BUYER, in
conformity with Section 47-270 of the Connecticut General Statutes as it may exist at the time of this Agreement,
the following documents: a copy of the declaration, other than any surveys and plans, the bylaws, the rules or
regulations of the association, and a certificate containing:
A.
A statement disclosing the effect on a proposed disposition of any right of first refusal or other restraint on
the free alienability of the Unit;
B.
A statement setting forth the amount of the monthly common expense Assessment and any unpaid common
expense or special assessment currently due and payable from the selling unit owner;
C.
A statement of any other fees payable by the selling unit owner;
D.
A statement of any capital expenditures in excess of $1,000 approved by the executive board for the
current and next succeeding fiscal year;
E.
A statement of the amount of any reserves for capital expenditures;
F.
The current operating budget of the Association;
G.
A statement of any unsatisfied judgments against the Association and the existence of any pending suits in
which the Association is a defendant;
H.
A statement of the insurance coverage provided for the benefit of the unit owners;
I.
A statement of any restrictions in the Declaration affecting the amount that may be received by a unit
owner on sale, condemnation, casualty loss to the unit or the common interest community or termination of
the common interest community;
J.
In a cooperative, an accountant’s statement, if any was prepared, as to the deductibility for federal income
tax purposes by the unit owner of real property taxes and interest paid by the association;
K.
If the association is unincorporated, the name of the statutory agent for service of process filed with the
Secretary of the State pursuant to Section 47-244a of the Connecticut General Statutes;
L.
A statement describing and pending sale or encumbrance of common elements; and
M.
A statement disclosing the effect on the unit to be conveyed of any restrictions on the owner’s right to use
or occupy the unit or to lease the unit to another person.
2.
SELLER has not received any written notice of any proposed or intended assessment or increase in common
charges not reflected either in this Agreement, the Listing Agreement or any other documentation provided to
BUYER. BUYER acknowledges that it will not have the right to cancel this Agreement in the event of the
imposition or proposed imposition of any assessment or increase in common charges after the date hereof of which
SELLER has not heretofore received written notice.
3.
This Agreement is contingent upon the declination by the Condominium Association of its right to purchase the
Premises, if any, pursuant to the provisions of the condominium by-laws.
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