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Part of our standards of practice is the following agreement, a copy of which will be provided for us to sign on or before the day of the inspection. With this agreement, I am obligated to provide you with a written report based on a visual inspection of the accessible major components of the property, in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the Canadian association of Home and Property Inspectors. .                                                                                                          

Ref.# This contract affects your legal rights. Please read carefully before signing

                                                              STANDARD AGREEMENT

This Property Inspection Contract (the "Contract") made this                day of                      between:

Client Name:                                                                Client Mailing Address:                                                     

Client Phone:                                                                                                                                                        (the Client)

AND                                                                 Allsafe Home Inspection                                                     (the "Inspector")

in relation to property located at:                                                                                                                     (the "Subject Property")

 THE CLIENT AND THE INSPECTOR ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

(A) The Client hereby requests that the Inspector perform an inspection of the Subject Property and prepare a written report thereof subject

to the following limitations and conditions, each of which are acknowledged, understood and accepted by the Client;

1 The inspection shall be performed in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors (BC), a copy of which forms part of this report and a complete copy is also available from the inspector upon request.

2 The Inspection Report constitutes an opinion of the Present Condition of the property based on a visual inspection of the readily

accessible and visible major systems, components and equipment of the Primary Residence on the Property;

3 The Inspection and Inspection Report do not constitute a guarantee, warranty or an insurance policy;

4 The Client is encouraged to participate in the visual inspection process and accepts responsibility for the consequences of electing not to

do so, i.e. incomplete information being available to the Inspector. The Client's participation shall be at the Client's own risk for injuries,

falls, property damage, etc.;

5 The condition of certain systems, components and equipment will be randomly sampled by the Inspector. Examples of such systems,

components and equipment are window/door operation, hardware and screens, electrical receptacles, switches and

lights, cabinet/countertop mounts and functions, insulation depth, mortar, masonry, paint and caulking integrity and roof covering materials;

6 Weather conditions may limit the extent of the inspection process; the Client hereby releases and waives any claim it may have against

the Inspector for omissions or inaccuracies in the Inspection Report arising as a result of weather conditions existing at

the time of Inspection;

7 The Inspection Report is for the confidential use of the Client only and will not be disclosed to third parties such as real estate agents,

sellers, or lenders without the express written consent of the Client. The Client shall protect and indemnify the Inspector

from and against any claim against the Inspector by any such third party arising from disclosure of the Inspection Report thereto;

The Client authorizes the Inspector to disclose the Inspection Report to third parties Yes____ No___ (Initials) ___ ____

8 The Client and the Inspector hereby agree that all disputes arising in relation to the Inspection and Inspection Report shall be referred to

and resolved by binding arbitration pursuant to the applicable legislation governing commercial arbitrations;

9 In the event that the Client claims damages against the Inspector and does not prove those damages, the Client shall pay all legal fees,

arbitrator's fees, legal expenses and costs incurred by the Inspector in defense of the claim;

10 The Inspector shall not be liable to the Client for the cost of any repairs to or replacement of any system, component, or equipment

undertaken by the Client without prior consultation with the Inspector;

11 The Inspector's total liability to the Client for mistakes, errors or omissions in the Inspection and Inspection Report shall be limited to the

amount of the fee paid for the Inspection.

(B) By signing this Property Inspection Contract the Client acknowledges, covenants and agrees that:

1 The Client understands and agrees to be bound by each and every provision of this Contract;

2 The Inspector has not made any representations or warranties other than those contained in this Contract;

3 The Client has had such legal advice as the Client desires in relation to the effect of this Contract on the Client's legal rights;

4 The Client shall pay the fees herein before described to the Inspector without set-off or deduction.

(C) Time limits for legal action:

The client acknowledges and agrees that the time limit for commencement of legal proceedings by the client against the Inspector for

damages suffered by the client as a result of alleged negligence or breach of contract by the inspector shall be not later than one (1) year

from the date of the Inspection Report herein before described. From and after the expiry of one (1) year from the date of the said

Inspection Report any claim of the Client against the Inspector and or the Inspectors' employees, agents and servants arising from or in

relation to this contract and or the services provided hereunder shall expire and cease to exist for all purposes and the Clients right

to commence proceedings against the Inspector and or the Inspectors employees agents and servants shall thereupon be barred and

cease to exist for all purposes.

Client's signature

 Inspector's signature:

 Witness

 Date

 Allsafe Home Inspection

GST# 821334414RT0001

for Allsafe Home Inspection BC Lic# 47455

Copyright 2009 © - Fleetwood Building Inspections (2007) Ltd. No reproduction without written permission 0109 - Used by permission from CAHPI (BC)



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