What are the repair obligations to the home seller when using the FAR contract?

The FAR 9 (4/07) contract which is the purchase agreement contract created by the Florida Association of Realtors outlines the seller's obligation for warranted items, inspections and repairs. The items the home seller is responsible to maintain, repair or warrant include:

• Major appliances
• Heating & cooling
• Major mechanical items
• Electrical
• Security system
• Sprinkler system
• Septic system
• Plumbing
• Pool equipment
• Seawall
• Dock
• Roof, doors, windows & the pool all must be sound and watertight
• Missing screens and missing roof tiles to be repaired or replaced

The contract states that these items must be in working condition or working in the manner they were designed to operate.

If you need specific legal advice concerning your contractual obligations you should always seek the opinion of an attorney.

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- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255