NY-068 – Reorder form 8080-Contract of Sale, Condominium Unit, 3-95 Prepared by the Committee on Real Property Law of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York N o te : Th is fo rm i s i n t en d ed t o d e a l w i t h m a t t e r s c o m m o n t o m os t t r a ns a c t i ons i nvol vi ng t he s a l e of a c ondom i ni um uni t . P r ovi s i o n s s h o u l d b e a d d e d , a lter e d o r d el et ed t o s u i t t h e c i r c u m s t a n c e s o f a p a r t i c u l a r t r a ns a c t i on. N o r e pr e s e nt a t i on i s m a de t ha t t hi s f or m of c ont r a c t c o m p l i e s w i t h S e c t i o n 5-70 2 o f th e G en eral O b l i g at i o n s La w ( “ P l a i n La n g u a g e La w ” ) . CONSULT YOUR LAWYER BEFORE SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT Contract of Sale – Condominium Unit Agreement made as of 20 between residing at (“Seller”) and residing at (“Purchaser”) 1. Unit: Seller agrees to sell and convey, and Purchaser agrees to purchase, Unit No. (“Building”) known as (“Unit”) in the building Condominium (“Condominium”) and located at , New York, together with a percent undivided interest in the Common Elements (as defined in para. 6) appurtenant thereto, all upon and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. The Unit shall be as designated in the Declaration of Condominium Ownership (as the same may be amended from time to time, the “Declaration”) of the Condominium, recorded in County, New York or the By-Laws (as the same may be amended from time to time. the “By-Laws”) of the Condominium. (a) Seller is the sole owner of the Unit and the property referred to in subpara. 2(a), and Seller has the full right, power and authority to sell, convey and transfer the same; (b) The common charges (excluding separately billed utility charges) for the Unit on the date hereof are $ per month; (c) Seller has not received any written notice of any intended assessment or increase in common charges not reflected in subpara. 5(b). Purchaser acknowledges that it will not have the right to cancel this Contract in the event of the imposition of any assessment or increase in common charges after the date hereof of which Seller has not heretofore received written notice; (d) The real estate taxes for the Unit for the fiscal year of through are $ (e) Seller is not a “sponsor” or a nominee of a”sponsor” under any plan of condominium organization affecting the Unit; (f) All refrigerators, freezers, ranges, dishwashers, washing machines, clothes dryers and air conditioning equipment included in this sale will be in working order at the time of Closing. (b) Excluded from this sale are: (i) furniture and furnishings (other than as specifically provided in this (g) If a copy is attached to this Contract, the copy of the Certificate of Occupancy covering the Unit is a true and correct copy; and Contract); and (h) Seller is not a “foreign person” as defined in para.18 (If inapplicable, (ii) delete and provide for compliance with Code Withholding Section, as defined in para. 18.) 6. Closing Documents: (a) At the Closing, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser the following: (c) The property referred to in subpara. 2(a)(i) and (ii) may not be (i) Bargain and sale deed with covenant against purchased if title to the Unit is not conveyed hereunder. grantor’s acts (“Deed”), complying with RPL~ 339-0 and containing the 3. Purchase Price: (a) The purchase price (“Purchase Price”) is covenant required by LL § 13(5), conveying to Purchaser title to the Unit, $ , payable as follows: together with its undivided interest in the Common Elements (as such (i) $ (“Downpayment”) on the term is defined in the Declaration and which term shall be deemed to signing of this Contract by check subject to collection, the receipt of which include Seller’s right, title and interest in any limited common elements attributable to or used in connection with the Unit) appurtenant thereto, is hereby acknowledged, to be held in escrow pursuant to para. 16; and (ii) $ , constituting the balance of free and clear of all liens and encumbrances other than Permitted the Purchase Price, by certified check of Purchaser or official bank check Exceptions. The Deed shall be executed and acknowledged by Seller and, (except as otherwise provided in this Contract) on the delivery of the deed as if requested by the Condominium, executed and acknowledged by Purchaser, in proper statutory form for recording; hereinafter provided. (ii) If a corporation and if required pursuant to BCL § 909, Seller shall (b) All checks in payment of the Purchase Price shall represent United States Currency and be drawn on or issued by a bank or trust company deliver to Purchaser (1) a resolution of its board of directors authorizing authorized to accept deposits in New York State. All checks in payment the delivery of the Deed and (2) a certificate executed by an officer of of the Downpayment shall be payable to the order of Escrowee (as such corporation certifying as to the adoption of such resolution and hereinafter defined). All checks in payment of the balance of the setting forth facts demonstrating that the delivery of the Deed is in Purchase Price shall be payable to the order of Seller (or as Seller conformity with the requirements of BCL § 909. The Deed shall also contain a recital sufficient to establish compliance with such law; otherwise directs pursuant to subparas. 6(a)(ix) or 19(b)). (iii) A waiver of right of first refusal of the board of managers of the (c) Except for the Downpayment and checks aggregating not more than one-half of one percent of the Purchase Price, including payment for closing Condominium (“Board”) if required in accordance with para. 8; adjustments, all checks delivered by Purchaser shall be certified or official (iv) A statement by the Condominium or its managing agent that the bank checks as hereinabove provided. common charges and any assessments then due and payable the 4. Closing of Title: The closing documents referred to in para. 6 shall be Condominium have been paid to the date of the Closing; delivered, and payment of the balance of the Purchase Price shall be made, (v) All keys to the doors of, and mailbox for, the Unit; at the closing of title (“Closing”), to be held (vi) Such affidavits and/or other evidence as the title company (“Title on 20 at M., at Company”) from which Purchaser has ordered a title insurance report and the offices of which is authorized to do business in New York State shall reasonably require in order to omit from its title insurance policy all exceptions for judgments, bankruptcies or other returns against Seller and persons or entities whose names are the same as or are similar to Seller’s name; or at the office of Purchaser’s lending institution or its counsel; provided, (vii) Official New York State Real Property Transfer Gains Tax however, that such office is located in either the City or County in which Tentative Assessment and Return (or, if applicable, Official Statement of either (a) Seller’s attorney maintains an office or (b) the Unit is located. No Tax Due) duly completed by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (or, if applicable, a duly executed and 5. Representations, Warranties and Covenants: Seller represents, acknowledged affidavit of Seller in form required pursuant to the Gains Tax Law (as hereinafter defined) claiming exception therefrom; warrants and covenants that: American LegalNet, Inc. 2. Personal Property: (a) The sale includes all of Seller’s right, title and interest, if any, in and to: (i) the refrigerators, freezers, ranges, ovens, dishwashers, washing machines, clothes dryers, cabinets and counters, lighting and plumbing fixtures, air conditioning equipment, venetian blinds, shades, screens, storm windows and other window treatments, wall-to-wall carpeting, bookshelves, switchplates, door hardware, built-ins and articles of property and fixtures attached to or appurtenant to the Unit, except those listed in subpara. 2(b), all of which included property and fixtures are represented to be owned by Seller, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances other than those encumbrances (“Permitted Exceptions”) set forth on Schedule A annexed hereto and made a part hereof (strike out inapplicable items); and (ii) www.FormsWorkflow.com (viii) New York City Real Property Transfer Tax Return, if applicable, and combined Real Property Transfer Gains Tax Affidavits, prepared, executed and acknowledged by Seller in proper form for submission; (ix) Checks in payment of all applicable real property transfer taxes except a transfer tax which by law is primarily imposed on the purchaser (“Purchaser Transfer Tax”) and any New York State Real Property Transfer Gains Tax (“Gains Tax”) due in connection with the sale. In lieu of delivery of such checks, Seller shall have the right, upon not less than 3 business day notice to Purchaser, to cause Purchaser to deliver said checks at the Closing and to credit the amount thereof against the balance of the Purchase Price, Seller shall pay the additional transfer taxes and Gains Taxes, if any, payable after the Closing by reason of the conveyance of the Unit, which obligation shall survive the Closing; (x) Certification that Seller is not a foreign person pursuant to para. 18. (If inapplicable, delete and provide for compliance with Code Section, as defined in para. 18.); and (xi) Affidavit that a single station smoke detecting alarm device is installed pursuant to New York Executive Law §378(5). (b) At the Closing, Purchaser shall deliver to Seller the following: (i) Checks in payment of (y) the balance of the Purchase Price in accordance with subpara. 3(b) and(z) any Purchaser Transfer Tax; (ii) If required by the Declaration or By-Laws, power of attorney to the Board, prepared by Seller, in the form required by the Condominium. The power of attorney shall be executed and acknowledged by Purchaser and, after being recorded, shall be sent to the Condominium; (iii) New York City Real Property Transfer Tax Return executed and acknowledged by Purchaser and an Affidavit in Lieu of Registration pursuant to New York Multiple Dwelling Law, each in proper form for submission, if applicable, and combined Real Property Transfer Gains Tax Affidavits; and (iv) If required, New York State Equalization Return executed and acknowledged by Purchaser in proper form for submission. (c) It is a condition of Purchaser’s obligation to close title hereunder that: (i) All notes or notices of violations of law or governmental orders, ordinances or requirements affecting the Unit and noted or issued by any governmental department, agency or bureau having jurisdiction which were noted or issued on or prior to the date hereof shall have been cured by Seller; (ii) Any written notice to Seller from the Condominium (or its duly authorized representative) that the Unit is in violation of the Declaration, By-Laws or rules and regulations of the Condominium shall have been cured; and (iii) The Condominium is a valid condominium created pursuant to RPL Art. 9-B and the Title Company will so insure. 7. Closing Adjustments: (a) The following adjustments shall be made as of 11:59 P.M. of the day before the Closing: (i) Real estate taxes and water charges and sewer rents, if separately assessed, on the basis of the fiscal period for which assessed, except that if there is a water meter with respect to the Unit, apportionment shall be based on the last available reading, subject to adjustment after the Closing, promptly after the next reading is available; provided, however, that in the event real estate taxes have not, as of the date of Closing, been separately assessed to the Unit, real estate taxes shall be apportioned on the same basis as provided in the Declaration or By-Laws or, in the absence of such provision, based upon the Unit’s percentage interest in the Common Elements; (ii) Common charges of the Condominium; and (iii) If fuel is separately stored with respect to the Unit only, the value of fuel stored with respect to the Unit at the price then charged by Seller’s supplier (as determined by a letter or certificate to be obtained by Seller from such supplier), including any sales taxes. (b) If at the time of Closing the Unit is affected by an assessment which is or may become payable in installments, then, for the purposes of this contract, only the unpaid installments which are then due shall be considered due and are to be paid by Seller at the Closing. All subsequent installments at the time of Closing shall be the obligation of Purchaser. (c) Any errors or omissions in computing closing adjustments shall be corrected. This subpara. 7(c) shall survive the Closing. (d) If the Unit is located in the City of New York, the “customs in respect to title closings” recommended by The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., as amended and if effect on the date of Closing, shall apply to the adjustments and other matters therein mentioned, except as otherwise provided herein. 8. Right of First Refusal: if so provided in the Declaration or ByLaws, this sale is subject to and conditioned upon the waiver of a right of first refusal to purchase the Unit held by the Condominium and exercisable by the Board. Seller agrees to give notice promptly to the Board of the contemplated sale of the Unit to Purchaser, which notice shall be given in accordance with the terms of the Declaration and By-Laws, and Purchaser agrees to provide promptly all applications, information and references reasonably requested by the Board. If the Board shall exercise such right of first refusal, Seller shall promptly refund to Purchaser the Downpayment (which term, for all purposes of this Contract, shall be deemed to include interest, if any, earned thereon) and upon the making of such refund this Contract shall be deemed cancelled and of no further force or effect and neither party shall have any further rights against, or obligations or liabilities to, the other by reason of this Contract. If the Board shall fail to exercise such right of first refusal within the time and in the manner provided for in the Declaration or By-Laws or shall declare in writing its intention not to exercise such right of first refusal (a copy of which writing shall be delivered to Purchaser promptly following receipt thereof), the parties hereto shall proceed with this sale in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. 9. Processing Fee: Seller shall, at the Closing, pay all fees and charges payable to the Condominium (and/or its managing agent) in connection with this sale, including, without limitation, any processing fee, the legal fees, if any, of the Condominium’s attorney in connection with this sale and, unless otherwise agreed to by Seller and Purchaser in writing, all “flip taxes,” transfer or entrance fees or similar charges, if any, payable to or for the Condominium or otherwise for the benefit of the Condominium unit owners, which arise by reason of this sale. 10. No Other Representations: Purchaser has examined and is satisfied with the Declaration, By-Laws and rules and regulations of the Condominium, or has waived the examination thereof. Purchaser has inspected the Unit, its fixtures, appliances and equipment and the personal property, if any, included in this sale, as well as the Common Elements of the Condominium, and knows the condition thereof and, subject to subpara. 5(f), agrees to accept the same “as is,” i.e., in the condition they are in on the date hereof, subject to normal use, wear and tear between the date hereof and the Closing. Purchaser has examined or waived examination of the last audited financial statements of the Condominium, and has considered or waived consideration of all other matters pertaining to this Contract and to the purchase to be made hereunder, and does not rely on any representations made by any broker or by Seller or anyone acting or purporting to act on behalf of Seller as to any matters which might influence or affect the decision to execute this Contract or to buy the Unit, or said personal property, except those representations and warranties which are specifically set forth in this Contract. 11. Possession: Seller shall, prior to the Closing, remove from the Unit all furniture, furnishings and other personal property not included in this sale, shall repair any damage caused by such removal, and shall deliver exclusive possession of the Unit at the Closing, vacant, broomclean and free of tenancies or other rights of use or possession. 12. Access: Seller shall permit Purchaser and its architect, decorator or other authorized persons to have the right of access to the Unit between the date hereof and the Closing for the purpose of inspecting the same and taking measurements, at reasonable times and upon reasonable prior notice to Seller (by telephone or otherwise). Further, Purchaser shall have the right to inspect the Unit at a reasonable time during the 24­ hour period immediately preceding the Closing. 13. Defaults and Remedies: (a) If Purchaser defaults hereunder, Seller’s sole remedy shall be to retain the Downpayment as liquidated damages, !t being agreed that Seller’s damages in case of Purchaser’s default might be impossible to ascertain and that the Downpayment constitutes a fair and reasonable amount of damages under the circumstances and is not a penalty. (b) If Seller defaults hereunder, Purchaser shall have such remedies as Purchaser shall be entitled to at law or in equity, including, but not limited to, specific performance. 14. Notices: Any notice, request or other communication (“Notice”) given or made hereunder (except for the notice required by para. 12), shall be in writing and either (a) sent by any of the parties hereto or their respective attorneys, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (b) delivered in person or by overnight courier, with receipt acknowledged, to the address given at the beginning of this Contract for the party to whom the Notice is to be given, or to such other address for such party as said party shall hereafter designate by Notice given to the other party pursuant to this para. 14. Each Notice mailed shall be deemed given on the third business day following the date of mailing the same and each Notice delivered in person or by overnight courier shall be deemed given when delivered. 15. Purchaser’s Lien: The Downpayment and all other sums paid on account of this Contract and the reasonable expenses of the examination of title to, and departmental violation searches in respect of, the Unit are hereby made a lien upon the Unit, but such lien shall not continue after default by Purchaser hereunder. 16. Downpayment in Escrow: (a) Seller’s attorney (“Escrowee”) shall hold the Downpayment for Seller’s account in escrow in a segregated bank account at the depository identified at the end of this Contract until Closing or sooner termination of this Contract and shall pay over or apply the Downpayment in accordance with the terms of this para. 16. Escrowee shall (not) (delete if inapplicable) hold the Downpayment in an interest-bearing account for the benefit of the parties. If interest is held for the benefit of the parties, it shall be paid to the party entitled to the Downpayment and the party receiving the interest shall pay any income taxes thereon. If interest is not held for the benefit of the parties, the Downpayment shall be placed in an IOLA account or as otherwise permitted or required by law. The Social Security or Federal Identification numbers of the parties shall be furnished to Escrowee upon request. At Closing the Downpayment shall be paid by Escrowee to Seller. If for any reason Closing does not occur and either party gives Notice (As defined in paragraph 14) to Escrowee demanding payment of the Downpayment, Escrowee shall give prompt Notice to the other party of such demand. If Escrowee does not receive Notice of objection from such other party to the proposed payment within 10 business days after the giving of such Notice, Escrowee is hereby authorized and directed to make such payment. If Escrowee does receive such Notice of objection within such 10 day period or if for any other reason Escrowee in good faith shall elect not to make such payment, Escrowee shall continue to hold such amount until otherwise American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com directed by Notice from the parties to this Contract or a final, non appealable judgment , order or decree of a court. However, Escrowee shall have the right at any time to deposit the Downpayment with the clerk of a court in the county in which the Unit is located and shall give Notice of such deposit to Seller and Purchaser. Upon such deposit or other disbursement in accordance with the terms of this para. 16, Escrowee shall be relieved and discharged of all further obligations and responsibilities hereunder. (b) The parties acknowledge that, although Escrowee is holding the Downpayment for Seller’s account, for all other purposes Escrowee is acting solely as a stakeholder at their request and for their convenience and that Escrowee shall not be liable to either party for any act or omission on its part unless taken or suffered in bad faith or in willful disregard of this Contract or involving gross negligence on the part of Escrowee. Seller and Purchaser jointly and severally agree to defend, indemnify and hold Escrowee harniless from and against all costs, claims and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with the performance of Escrowee’s duties hereunder, except with respect to actions or omissions taken or suffered by Escrowee in bad faith or in willful disregard of this Contract or involving gross negligence on the part of Escrowee. (c) Escrowee may act or refrain from acting in respect of any matter referred to herein in full reliance upon and with the advice of counsel which may be selected by it (including any member of its firm) and shall be fully protected in so acting or refraining from action upon the advice of such counsel. (d) Escrowee acknowledges receipt of the Downpayment by check subject to collection and Escrowee’s agreement to the provisions of this para. 16 by signing in the place indicated in this Contract. (e) Escrowee or any member of its firm shall be permitted to act as counsel for Seller in any dispute as to the disbursement of the Downpayment or any other dispute between the parties whether or not Escrowee is in possession of the Downpayment and continues to act as Escrowee. 17. New York State Gains Tax: (a) Seller and Purchaser agree to comply in a timely manner with the requirements of article 3 1-B of the Tax Law and the regulations applicable thereto, as the same from time to time may be amended (collectively, the “Gains Tax Law”). Purchaser agrees to deliver to Seller a duly executed and acknowledged Transferee Questionnaire simultaneously with the execution of this Contract or within 5 business days after subsequent written request from Seller or Seller’s attorney. At the Closing, Seller shall deliver (1) an Official Statement of No Tax Due or (ii) an Official Tentative Assessment and Return accompanied by a certified or official bank check drawn on any banking institution described in subpara. 3(b), payable to the order of the State Tax Commission, in the amount of the tax shown to be due thereon, or (iii) if applicable, a duly executed and acknowledged affidavit in form permitted under the Gains Tax Law claiming exemption therefrom. (b) Seller agrees (1) to pay promptly any tax due under the Gains Tax Law and any interest and penalties thereon which may be assessed or due after the Closing, (ii) to indemnify and save Purchaser harmless from and against any of the foregoing and any cost, claim and expense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by Purchaser by reason of the non-payment thereof, and (iii) to make any other payments and execute, acknowledge and deliver such further documents as may be necessary to comply with the Gains Tax Law. (c) The obligations under this para. 17 shall survive the Closing. 18. FIRPTA: Seller represents and warrants to Purchaser that Seller is not a “foreign person” as defined in IRC§1445, as amended, and the regulations issued thereunder (“Code Withholding Section”). At the Closing Seller shall deliver to Purchaser a certification stating that Seller is not a foreign person in the form then required by the Code Withholding Section. In the event Seller fails to deliver the aforesaid certification or in the event that Purchaser is not entitled under the Code Withholding Section to rely on such certification, Purchaser shall deduct and withhold from the Purchase Price a sum equal to 10% thereof and shall at Closing remit the withheld amount with the required forms to the Internal Revenue Service. 19. Title Report; Acceptable Title: (a) Purchaser shall, promptly after the date hereof, or after receipt of the mortgage commitment letter, if applicable, order a title insurance report from the Title company. Promptly after receipt of the title report and thereafter of any continuations thereof and supplements thereto, Purchaser shall forward a copy of each such report, continuation or supplement to the attorney for Seller. Purchaser shall farther notify Seller’s attorney of any other objections to title not reflected In such title report of which Purchaser becomes aware following the delivery of such report, reasonably promptly after becoming aware of such objections. (b) Any unpaid taxes, assessments, water charges and sewer rents, together with the interest and penalties thereon to a date not less than two days following the date of Closing, and any other liens and encumbrances with Seller is obligated to pay and discharge or which are against corporations, estates or other persons in the chain of title, together with the cost of recording or filing any instruments necessary to discharge such liens and encumbrances of record, may be paid out of the proceeds of the monies payable at the Closing if Seller delivers to Purchaser at the Closing official bilLs for such taxes, assessments, water charges, sewer rents, interest ad penalties and instruments in recordable form sufficient to discharge any other liens and encumbrances of record. Upon request made not less than 3 business days before the Closing, Purchaser shall provide at the Closing separate checks for the foregoing payable to the order of the holder of any such lien, charge or encumbrance and otherwise complying with subpara. 3(b). If the Title Company is willing to insure Purchaser that such charges, American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com liens and encumbrances will not be collected out of or enforced against the Unit and is willing to insure the lien of Purchaser’s Institutional Lender (as hereinafter defined) free and clear of any such charges, liens and encumbrances, then Seller shall have the right in lieu of payment and discharge to deposit with the Title Company such funds or to give such assurances or to pay such special or additional premiums as the Title Company may require in order to so insure. In such case the charges, liens and encumbrances with respect to which the Title Company has agreed so to insure shall not be considered objections to title. (c) Sellers shall convey and Purchaser shall accept fee simple title to the Unit in accordance with the terms of this Contract, subject only to: (a) the Permitted Exceptions and (b) such other matters as (1) the Title Company or any other title insurer licensed to do business by the State of New York shall be willing without special or additional premium, to omit as exceptions to coverage or to except with insurance against collection out of or enforcement against the Unit and (ii) shall be accepted by any lender described in RPL § 274-a (“Institutional Lender”) which has committed in writing to provide mortgage financing to Purchaser for the purchase of the Unit (“Purchaser’s Institutional Lender”), except that if such acceptance by Purchaser’s Institutional Lender is unreasonably withheld or delayed, such acceptance shall be deemed to have been given. (d) Notwithstanding any contrary provisions in this Contract, express or implied, or any contrary rule of law or custom, if Seller shall be unable to convey the Unit in accordance with this Contract (provided that Seller shall release, discharge or otherwise cure at or prior to Closing any matter created by Seller after the date hereof and any existing mortgage, unless this sale is subject to it) and if Purchaser elects not to compete this transaction without abatement of the Purchase Price, the sole obligation and liability of Seller shall be to refund the Downpayment to Purchaser, together with the reasonable cost of the examination of title to, and depanmental violation searches in respect of, the Unit, and upon the making of such refund and payment, this Contract shall be deemed cancelled and of no further force or effect and neither party shall have any further rights against, or obligations or liabilities to, the other by reason of this Contract. However, nothing contained in this subpara. 19(d) shall be construed to relieve Seller from liability due to a willful default. 20. Risk of Loss; Casualty: (a) The risk of loss or damage to the Unit or the personal property included in this sale, by fire or other casualty, until the earlier of the Closing or possession of the Unit by Purchaser, is assumed by Seller, but without any obligation of Seller to repair or replace any such loss or damage unless Seller elects to do so as hereinafter provided. Seller shall notify Purchaser of the occurrence of any such loss or damage to the Unit or the personal property included in this sale within 10 days after such occurrence or by the date of Closing, whichever first occurs, and by such notice shall state whether or not Seller elects to repair or restore the Unit and/or the personal property, as the case may be. If Seller elects to make such repairs and restorations, Seller’s notice shall set forth an adjourned date for the Closing which shall be not more than 60 days after the date of the giving of Seller’s notice. If Seller eitherdoes not elect to do so or, having elected to make such repairs and restorations, fails to complete the same on or before said adjourned date for the Closing, Purchaser shall have the following options: (i) To declare this Contract cancelled and of o further force or effect and receive a refund of the Downpayment in which event neither party shall thereafter have any further rights against, or obligations or liabilities to, the other by reason of this Contract; or (ii) To complete the purchase in accordance with this Contract without reduction in the Purchase Price, except as provided in the next sentence. If Seller carries hazard insurance covering such loss or damage, Seller shall turn over to Purchaser at the Closing the net proceeds actually collected by Seller under the provisions of such hazard insurance policies to the extent that they are attributable to loss of or damage to any property included in this sale, less any sums theretofore expended by Seller in repairing or replacing such loss or damage or in collecting such proceeds& and Seller shall assign (without recourse to Seller) Seller’s right to receive any additional insurance proceeds which are attributable to the loss of or damage to any property included in this sale. (b) If Seller does not elect to make such repairs and restorations, Purchaser may exercise the resulting option under (1) or (ii) of (a) above only by notice given to Seller within 10 days after receipt of Seller’s notice. If Seller elects to make such repairs and restorations and fails to complete the same on or before the adjourned closing date, Purchaser may exercise either of the resulting options within 10 days after the adjourned closing date. (c) In the event of any loss of or damage to the Common Elements which materially and adversely affects access to or use of the Unit, arising after the date of this Contract but prior to the Closing, Seller shall notify Purchaser of the occurrence thereof within 10 days after such occurrence or by the date of Closing, whichever occurs first, in which event Purchaser shall have the following options: (i) To complete the purchase in accordance with this Contract without reduction in the Purchase Price; or (ii) To adjourn the Closing until the first to occur of (1) completion of the repair and restoration of the loss or damage to the point that there is no longer a materially adverse effect on the access to or use of the Unit or (2) the 60th day after the date of the giving of Seller’s aforesaid notice. In the event Purchaser elects to adjourn the Closing as aforesaid and such loss or damage is not so repaired and restored within 60 days after the date of the giving of Seller’s aforesaid notice, then Purchaser shall have the right either to (x) complete the purchase in accordance with this Contract without reduction in the Purchase Price or (y) declare this Contract cancelled and of no further force or effect and receive a refund of the Downpayment, in which latter event neither party shall thereafter have any further rights against, or obligations or liabilities to, the other by reason of this Contract. (d) In the event of any loss of or damage to the Common Elements which does not materially and adversely affect access to or use of the Unit, Purchaser shall accept title to the Unit in accordance with this Contract without abatement of the Purchase Price. 21. Internal Revenue Service Reporting Requirement: Each party shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party such instruments, and take such other actions, as such other party may reasonably request in order to comply with IRC§6O45(e), as amended, or any successor provision or any regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, insofar as the same requires reporting of information in respect of real estate transactions. The provisions of this para. 21 shall survive the Closing. The parties designate as the attorney responsible for reporting this information as required by law. 22. Broker: Seller and Purchaser represent and warrant to each other that the only broker with whom they have dealt in connection with this Contract and the transaction set forth herein is and that they know of no other broker who has claimed or may have the right to claim a commission in connection with this transaction. The commission of such broker shall be paid by Seller pursuant to separate agreement. If no broker is specified above, the parties acknowledge that this Contract was brought about by direct negotiation between Seller and Purchaser and each represents to the other that it knows of no broker entitled to a commission in connection with this transaction. Seller and Purchaser shall indemnify and defend each other against any costs, claims or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of the breach on their respective parts of any representation, warranty or agreement contained in this para. 22. The provisions of this para. 22 shall survive the Closing or, if the Closing does not occur, the termination of this Contract. 23. Mortgage Contingency: (Delete if inapplicable) The obligations of Purchaser hereunder are conditioned upon issuance on or before (the “Commitment Date”) of a written commitment from any Institutional Lender pursuant to which such Institutional Lender agrees to make a loan, other than a VA, FHA or other governmentally insured loan to Purchaser, at Purchaser’s sole cost and expense, of $ or such lesser sum as Purchaser shall be willing to accept, at the prevailing fixed rate of interest not to exceed or initial adjustment rate of interest not to exceed for a term of at least years and on other customary commitment terms, whether or not conditioned upon any factors other than an appraisal satisfactory to the Institutional Lender, secured by a first mortgage on the Unit together with its undivided interest in the Common Elements. Purchaser shall (a) make prompt application to an Institutional Lender for such mortgage loan, (b) furnish accurate and complete information on Purchaser and members of Purchaser’s family, as required, (c) pay all fees, points and charges required in connection with such application and loan, (d) pursue such application with diligence, (e) cooperate in good faith with such Institutional Lender to the end of securing such first mortgage loan and (f) promptly give Notice to Seller of the name and address of each Institutional Lender to which Purchaser has made such application. Purchaser shall comply with all requirements of such commitment (or of any commitment accepted by Purchaser) and shall furnish Seller with a copy thereof promptly after receipt thereof. If such commitment is not issued on or before the Commitment Date, then, unless Purchaser has accepted a commitment that does not comply with the requirement set forth above, Purchaser may cancel this Contract by giving Notice to Seller within 5 business days after the Commitment Date, in which case this Contract shall be deemed cancelled and thereafter neither party shall have any further rights against, or obligations or liabilities to, the other by reason of this Contract except that the Downpayment shall be promptly refunded to Purchaser and except as set forth in para. 22. If Purchaser fails to give Notice of cancellation or if Purchaser shall accept a commitment that does not comply with the terms set forth above, then Purchaser shall be deemed to have waived Purchaser’s right to cancel this Contract and to receive a refund of the Downpayment by reason of the contingency contained in this para. 23. 24. Gender, Etc.: As used in this Contract, the neuter includes the masculine and feminine, the singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular, as the context may require. 25. Entire Contract: All prior understandings and agreements between Seller and Purchaser are merged in this Contract and this Contract supersedes any and all understandings and agreements between the parties and constitutes the entire agreement between them with respect to the subject matter hereof. 26. Captions: The captions in this Contract are for convenience and reference only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope of this Contract and shall not be considered in the interpretation of this Contract or any provision hereof. 27. No Assignment by Purchaser: Purchaser may not assign this Contract or any of Purchaser’s rights hereunder. 28. Successor and Assigns: Subject to the provisions of para. 27, the provisions of this Contract shall bind and inure to the benefit of both Purchaser and Seller and their respective distributees, executors, administrators, heirs, legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns. 29. No Oral Changes: This Contract cannot be changed or terminated orally. Any changes or additional provisions must be set forth in a rider attached hereto or in a separate written agreement signed by both parties to this Contract. 30. Contract Not Binding Until Signed: This Contract shall not be binding or effective until properly executed and delivered by Seller and Purchaser. In Witness Whereof, the parties hereto have duly executed this Contract on the day and year first above written. Seller (Soc.Sec. No. ) Purchaser (Soc.Sec. No. ) Seller (Soc.Sec. No. ) Purchaser (Soc.Sec. No. ) Agreed to as part to para. 16: Escrow Depository: Escrowee Schedule A – Permitted Exceptions 1. Zoning laws and regulations and landmark, historic or wetlands designation which are not violated by the Unit and which are not violated by the Common Elements to the extent that access to or use of the Unit would be materially and adversely affected. 2. Consents for the erection of any structure or structures on, under or above any street or streets on which the Building may abut. 3. The terms, burdens, covenants, restrictions, conditions, easements and rules and regulations set forth in the Declaration, By-Laws and rules and regulations of the Condominium, the Power of Attorney from Purchaser to the board of managers of the Condominium and the floor plans of the Condominium, all as may be amended from time to time. 4. Rights of utility companies to lay, maintain, install and repair pipes, lines, poles, conduits, cable boxes and related equipment on, over and under the Building and Common Elements, provided that none of such rights imposes any monetary obligation on the owner of the Unit or materially interferes with the use of or access to the Unit. 5. Encroachments of stoops, areas, cellar steps, trim, cornices, lintels, window sills, awnings, canopies, ledges, fences, hedges, coping and retaining walls projecting from the Building over any street or highway or over any adjoining property and encroachments of similar elements projecting from adjoining property over the Common Elements. The survey referred to in No. 6 above was prepared by dated 20 6. Any state of facts which an accurate survey or personal inspection of the Building, Common Elements or Unit would disclose, provided that such facts do not prevent the use of the Unit for dwelling purposes. For the purposes of this Contract, none of the facts shown on the survey, if any, identified below, shall be deemed to prevent the use of the Unit for dwelling purposes, and Purchaser shall accept title subject thereto. 7. The lien of any unpaid common charge, real estate tax, water charge, sewer rent or vault charge, provided the same are paid or apportioned at the Closing as herein provided. 8. The lien of any unpaid assessments to the extent of installments thereof payable after the Closing. 9. Liens, encumbrances and title conditions affecting the Common Elements which do not materially and adversely affect the right of the Unit owner to use and enjoy the Common Elements. 10. Notes or notices of violations of law or governmental orders, ordinances or requirements (a) affecting the Unite and noted or issued subsequent to the date of this Contract by any governmental department, agency or bureau having jurisdiction and (b) any such notes or notices affecting only the Common Elements which were noted or issued prior to or on the date of this Contract or at any time hereafter. 11. Any other matters or encumbrances subject to which Purchaser is required to accept title to the Unit pursuant to this Contract. and last revised 20 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com