HOME SAVERS HOME INSPECTION SERVICES LLC.
HOME INSPECTION AGREEMENT CONDOMINIUM
This Home Inspection Agreement (hereinafter referred to as “Agreement”) is for
______________________of 2006, by and between _______________________ (hereinafter referred to
as “Client”) and Home Savers Home Inspection Services and Hans Ziegenbein (hereinafter referred to as
“Inspector”).
1. Property, Payment and Report. At the time of the inspection Client will pay
Inspector the sum of $_____________ for Inspector to conduct a visual inspection of the property located at
_________________________________________________________(hereinafter referred to as the
“Property”). Inspector will provide Client with the written report within 24 hours of completion of the on-site
portion of the inspection. X_____
2. Purpose. Inspector will perform a visual inspection of the Property and
prepare a written report of the apparent condition of the accessible installed systems and components
existing at the time of the inspection. In addition to those exclusions specified in paragraph five of this
Agreement, latent and concealed defects and deficiencies are excluded from the scope of the inspection of
the Property. The inspection of the Property also includes no destructive testing or dismantling. X_____
3. Standards. The parties hereto agree that the current Standards of
Practice of the Illinois Office of Banks and Real Estate (hereinafter referred to as “Standards”) which
implement the Home Inspector License Act (225 ILCS 441 et seq.), are incorporated herein by
reference. A copy of the Standards is available upon request. X_____
4. Systems To Be Inspected. The parties agree that the systems to be inspected
include the following systems and their related components as set forth in the State of Illinois Notice of
Adopted Amendments, Section 1410.200, pertaining to the Home Inspector License Act [225 ILCS 441
et. seq.]: the exterior, the roof system, the structural system/foundation, the plumbing system, the electrical
system, the heating system, cooling system, the Interior, the insulation and ventilation, fireplaces and solid
fuel burning appliances and the chimneys. Limitations and exclusions of these systems and/or components
from this report are listed in paragraphs two and five. When only units within a building (condos) or only
sections of a building (such as town homes) are inspected, only those visible and readily accessible systems
and components that exist within that unit of the building will be inspected. X_____
5. Exclusions. The following are excluded from this inspection and report: fuel
storage equipment, lawn sprinkler systems, fire sprinkler systems, attached exterior barbecue equipment
and fuel lines, fountains, ponds, exterior fire pits and fireplaces, exterior lights on photo or movement
sensors, low voltage systems, low voltage interior and/or exterior lighting, door bells, exterior insulated
finishing systems (EIFS), mold and mold sampling, air quality testing, radon, the presence of lead, asbestos,
toxic or flammable materials, other environmental hazards; electro-magnetic fields, pest or vermin
infestation; underground utilities, personal property; fencing and playground equipment; detached buildings;
alarm systems, security and fire protection systems; household appliances, kitchen and laundry appliances
(if listed in the report, then tested for proper functioning only), any decorative items including, paint,
wallpaper, window treatments, floor coverings, wall coverings, interior doors and hardware; recreational
equipment or facilities; above or below grade pools, elevators and dumb waiters, underground storage
tanks, energy efficiency measurements; concealed or private secured systems; water wells; septic systems
and associated equipment, radiant heating systems, heating systems accessories; solar heating, cooling
and energy collection systems; air ventilation systems (HRV’s, ERV’s, HERV’s); sprinkler systems; water
softener; central vacuum systems, telephone, intercom or cable TV systems; antennae, satellite dishes,
lightening arrestors, and trees or plants. Product recall information is also excluded from the report but may
be available at the Consumer Product Safety Commission website. X_____
6. Concealed Items or Components. Because the inspection is visual,
concealed items or components may remain undetected during the inspection. Client agrees to assume the
risk for system or component conditions that are: concealed from view, inaccessible to Inspector at the time
of the inspection, unsafe, and/or substantially deficient at the time of the inspection. Any system or
component that is not exposed is concealed, or is inaccessible because of, but not limited to: soil,
vegetation, water, ice, snow, components of construction; furnishing and personal effects. X_____
7. Liability. The Inspector and its employees and agents assume no liability or
responsibility for the costs of repairing or replacing any unreported defects or deficiencies either current or
arising in the future or any property damage, consequential damage or personal injury of any nature. The
inspectors liability is limited to the amount paid for the inspection. In the event of a claim by the Client that
an installed system or component of the Property that was inspected by Inspector was not in the condition
reported by the Inspector, Client agrees to notify Inspector at least three business days prior to repairing or
replacing such system or component. If the repair or replacement is done without giving the Inspector the
required notice, the Inspector shall have no liability to the Client. X_____
8. Dispute Resolution. In the event of a dispute, the parties agree to binding
arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Disputes settled or awards
entered in favor of Inspector shall include payment of any re-inspection fees, attorney’s fees, arbitrator’s
fees legal expenses and costs incurred by Inspector in defense of the claim. Such liability limitation is
binding on Client and Client’s spouses, heirs, principals, assigns and anyone else who may claim through
Client. Any legal action against Inspector must be brought within eighteen months from the date of the
inspection or be forever barred. X_____
9. Warranties. The parties hereto agree Inspector is not an insurer or guarantor
against defects in the structure, items, components or systems inspected. INSPECTOR MAKES NO
WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE FITNESS FOR USE, CONDITION, PERFORMANCE, LIFE
EXPECTANCY OR ADEQUACY OF ANY INSPECTED STRUCTURE, ITEM, COMPONENT OR SYSTEM.
X_____
10. Governing Law. The terms and provisions of this Inspection Agreement shall
be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. X_____
11. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive
statement of agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter herein and shall replace and
supercede all prior written and oral agreements or statements. This Agreement may only be modified by a
writing signed by the parties. X_____
12. Report Correction. Inspector is authorized to correct inadvertent clerical errors and omissions in
the report within 48 hours of submission to Client. X_____
12.Condominium Inspection. This condominium inspection is a partial inspection and is performed on only
those components that the buyer or homeowner is responsible for. It does not include the exterior
components of the property, crawlspace or attic and all of the components contained therein as this is
usually owned by the association and is not owned by the buyer or home owner. It is up to the buyer to
determine if any of these excluded areas are in fact the buyer’s responsibility and if so, to notify the
inspector so these areas will be inspected. Please note a different charge will apply should the buyer want
these areas inspected. It also is not possible in some cases to inspect attic areas where a duplex unit exists
and the buyer is purchasing the lower unit, or vice versa. Our company makes no representation as to the
condition of these areas that were not inspected. X_____
13.BEFORE CLOSE OF ESCROW, RECOMMEND:
A. Walking property to determine if homeowners’ association is maintaining structures and property in a
condition satisfactory to Client;
B. Having qualified homeowners’ association personnel inspect all common area structural systems and
mechanical components servicing this condominium, particularly, but not limited to, foundation, structure
exterior, roof, and chimney;
C. Acquiring homeowners’ association public records, minutes, bylaws, budget, etc., to help determine any
consistent problems with common area grounds or components;
D. Checking with homeowners’ association concerning Client’s responsibility and any non-recurring fees,
dues, or assessments which might be forthcoming. X_____
14. Client gives inspector permission to share written report and information pertaining to the written
inspection report with the following: X_____
___X Lawyer:________________________
___X_ Realtor:________________________
___X_ Other(s):_______________________
X______________________ By:______________________
Client: __________________ Hans T. Ziegenbein
Date:___________________ 5833 N. Medina
Chicago, IL 60646
(773)383-5433
IL. License #050.0002189