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A Home Inspection Agreement is the contract between a licensed home inspector and a client (typically a home buyer) that governs the scope, limitations, and liability of a residential property inspection. Most states license home inspectors and regulate the content of inspection agreements. Key provisions: scope of inspection (what is and is not inspected), disclaimer of latent or inaccessible conditions, limitation of liability (most inspection agreement cap liability at the inspection fee — courts have sometimes enforced these caps), and the reporting format. The inspection report is the inspector's work product and should be provided within 24–48 hours. Fill out this free home inspection agreement template online, e-sign it digitally, and download a legally valid PDF. no account or lawyer needed. Sections: Parties, Inspection Details.
This Home Inspection Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of ______________ by and between ______________, located at ______________ (the "Inspector"), and ______________, located at ______________ (the "Client").
Inspector agrees to conduct a visual inspection of the property located at: ______________ (the "Property") on ______________. The inspection is a visual, non-invasive examination of readily accessible systems and components of the property.
The inspection includes: ______________. Additional services: None selected.
The inspection does NOT include: ______________. The inspection is a visual examination only — Inspector will not move furniture, lift carpets, or access areas that are inaccessible, blocked, or unsafe. Inspector cannot determine the presence of latent defects, concealed conditions, or conditions that are not visible at the time of inspection. This is not a code compliance inspection.
Inspector shall provide Client with a written inspection report within ______________ of the inspection. The report will describe the condition of the inspected components and identify any observed defects or items requiring attention. The report is the professional opinion of the Inspector and is not a warranty or guarantee.
Inspection fee: $0.00. Payment is due at or before the time of inspection. Inspector may withhold the inspection report pending payment.
INSPECTOR'S LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR NEGLIGENCE IN THE INSPECTION OR REPORT IS LIMITED TO: ______________. IN NO EVENT SHALL INSPECTOR BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOSS IN PROPERTY VALUE. If Client believes the inspection was negligent, Client must provide written notice to Inspector within 14 days of discovery and allow Inspector to re-inspect before commencing legal proceedings.
This inspection and report do not constitute a warranty, guarantee, or insurance policy on the Property or any of its components. Inspector is not assuming responsibility for the cost of repairing or replacing any item. Inspector is providing a professional opinion of the observable condition of the Property at the time of the inspection.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of ______________, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles.