Lask Inspection Group, LLC Home Inspection Agreement

Revised November 2020

               This agreement limits our liability. Please read carefully and ask about anything you do not understand.

This is an Agreement between you, the undersigned Client, and us, the Inspector, pertaining to our inspection of the Property at: {{ADDRESS}}. The date of the inspection is: {{INSPECTION_DATE}}. The time of the inspection is: {{INSPECTION_TIME}}.The terms below govern this Agreement.

1. The fee for our inspection is {{FEES}}, payable in full before the appointment. Add-on services, if applicable, have separate inspection agreements.

2. We will perform a visual inspection of the home/building and provide you with a written report identifying the defects that we (1) observed and (2) deemed material. The purpose of this report is to help a homebuyer better understand the property that they are purchasing. The report is only supplementary to the seller’s disclosure. This inspection pertains only to conditions as existing at time of inspection. Lask Inspection Group, LLC is not an insurer against any future changes of condition.

3. Unless otherwise noted in this Agreement or not possible, we will perform the inspection in accordance with the current Standards of Practice (SOP) of the State of Illinois, posted at http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/068014100c02000r.html. You understand that Illinois Standards of Practice contains limitations, exceptions, and exclusions. Items to be inspected are: Structural system/foundation; exterior; roof ; plumbing; electrical; heating; cooling; interior; insulation and ventilation; fireplace and solid fuel burning appliances.

4. Unless otherwise indicated in writing, we will NOT test for the presence of radon, a harmful gas. Unless otherwise indicated in writing, we will not test for mold. Unless otherwise indicated in writing, we will not test for compliance with applicable building codes or for the presence of or for any potential dangers arising from the presence of asbestos, lead paint, formaldehyde, toxic or flammable materials, soil contamination, or other environmental hazards or violations. If any structure you want us to inspect is a log structure or includes log construction, you understand that such structures have unique characteristics that may make it impossible for us to inspect and evaluate them. Therefore, the scope of our inspection will not include decay of the interior of logs in log walls, log foundations or roofs, or similar defects.

5. Our inspection and report are for your use only. You give us permission to discuss our observations with real estate agents, owners, repair persons, or other interested parties. You will be the sole owner of the report and all rights to it. We are not responsible for use or misinterpretation by third parties, and third parties who rely on it in any way do so at their own risk and release us (including employees and business entities) from any liability whatsoever. If you or any person acting on your behalf provide the report to a third party who then sues you and/or us, you release us from any liability and agree to pay our costs and legal fees in defending any action naming us. OUR INSPECTION AND REPORT ARE IN NO WAY A GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE FUTURE USE, OPERABILITY, HABITABILITY OR SUITABILITY OF THE HOME/BUILDING OR ITS COMPONENTS. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.

6. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY AND DAMAGES. We assume no liability for the cost of repair or replacement of unreported defects, or deficiencies either current or arising in the future. IN ALL CASES, OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO LIQUIDATED DAMAGES IN AN AMOUNT NOT GREATER THAN THE FEE YOU PAID US. You waive any claim for consequential, exemplary, special or incidental damages or for the loss of the use of the home/building. You acknowledge that this liquidated damages is not a penalty, but that we intend it to: (i) reflect the fact that actual damages may be difficult or impractical to ascertain; (ii) allocate risk between us; and (iii) enable us to perform the inspection for the agreed-upon fee. You agree to immediately accept a refund of the fee as full settlement of any and all claims which may ever arise from this inspection.

7. We do not perform engineering, architectural, plumbing, or any other job function requiring an occupational license in the jurisdiction where the property is located. If we hold a valid occupational license, we may inform you of this and you may hire us to perform additional functions. Any agreement for such additional services shall be in a separate writing.

8. If you believe you have a claim against us, you agree to provide us with the following: (1) written notification of your claim within seven days of discovery, in sufficient detail and with sufficient supporting documents that we can evaluate it; and (2) immediate access to the premises. Failure to comply with these conditions releases us from liability. 

9. You agree that the exclusive venue for any litigation arising out of this Agreement shall be in the county where we have our principal place of business. If you fail to prove any claim against us, you agree to pay all our legal costs, expenses and attorney’s fees incurred in defending that claim. You agree that the exclusive venue for any legal action against Lask Inspection Group, LLC itself, allegedly arising out of this Agreement, will be in Winnebago County, Illinois. Before bringing any such action, you must provide Lask Inspection Group, LLC with 30 days’ written notice of the nature of the claim, in sufficient detail and with sufficient supporting documents that Lask Inspection Group, LLC can evaluate it. In any action against us, you waive trial by jury.

10. If a court declares any provision of this Agreement invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect. This Agreement represents our entire agreement; there are no terms other than those set forth herein. All prior discussions are merged into this Agreement. No statement or promise by us shall be binding unless reduced to writing and signed by one of our authorized officers. Any modification of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by you and by one of our authorized officers. This Agreement shall be binding upon and enforceable by the parties and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assignees. You will have no cause of action against us after two years from the date of the inspection.

11. Past-due fees for your inspection shall accrue interest at 8% per year. You agree to pay all costs and attorney’s fees we incur in collecting the fees owed to us. If the Client is a corporation, LLC, or similar entity, you personally guarantee payment of the fee.

12. If you request a re-inspection, the re-inspection is subject to the terms of this Agreement.

13. You may not assign this Agreement.

14. If a court finds any term of this Agreement ambiguous or requiring judicial interpretation, the court shall not construe that term against us by reason of the rule that any ambiguity in a document is construed against the party drafting it. You had the opportunity to consult qualified counsel before signing this.

15. If there is more than one Client, you are signing on behalf of all of them, and you represent that you are authorized to do so.

16. If you would like a large print version of this Agreement before signing it, you may request one by emailing us.

17. Limited Scope of Inspection – The following are excluded from this inspection: Smart Home Equipment and Technologies; Zoning compliance; Sewer lines and/or site waste disposal systems; septic systems; water softeners; any and all low voltage or digital wiring systems and components; alarms or intercoms; lightning arrestors; any timing systems; water purification systems; well systems (other than the above ground and accessible components); any solar collector systems and/or components; swimming pools, spas, ponds, fountains, saunas or steam baths; fencing or gating; playground or sports equipment; barns or outbuildings; landscape lighting; underground sprinkler systems; back flushing equipment; heat recovery ventilators, energy recovery ventilators, geothermal systems, wind or turbine systems; instant water heating devices; pressure tests on air conditioning systems; furnace heat exchangers; water or electrical radiant heating systems; portable appliances; washers, dryers, refrigerators; product recalls; fire sprinklers or systems; fire pits or barbecues; window air conditioners; any type of load calculation; property measurements; permit research; engineering analysis such as structural, geological, and hydrological stability. We do not address conditions related to animals, pests, insects, wood destroying organisms or rodents. Cosmetic features are excluded without limitation, paint, wall coverings, carpeting, flooring, paneling, lawn and landscaping. WE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LIGHT PILOT LIGHTS, OPEN GAS OR WATER VALVES OR ACTIVATE ANY MAJOR SYSTEM THAT IS SHUT DOWN AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE SELLER OR HIS/HER AGENT ARE RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT ALL UTILITIES ARE OPERATIONAL AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Inspectors do not remove floor, wall or ceiling coverings, move furniture or debris, open walls or perform any type of destructive testing of symptoms or exposed surfaces nor do we dismantle equipment. Because this is a visual, non-invasive and non-exhaustive inspection of accessible areas only, any area not readily accessible or visual because of, but not limited to, soil or vegetation, walls, floors, carpets, ceilings, furnishings, debris or personal belongings, water, ice, snow or any other conditions that would endanger the inspector or potentially cause damage to the subject property or any of its systems, items or components ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED IN THIS INSPECTION.

18. Observations. Any observations made of the possible presence of mold, asbestos, radon, insect or pest infestations are provided as a courtesy only and are outside the scope of this inspection. Any verbal repair or replacement cost estimates are relative estimates only. Estimates are not to be construed as price quotes or price guarantees.

{{INSPECTOR_SIGNATURE}} Member, Lask Inspection Group, LLC.

Lask Inspection Group, LLC

5286 Gingeridge Lane 

Rockford, IL 61114

815-978-7785

Illinois License# 450.012328 Expires 11/30/2022

Illinois Entity License# 451.001334 Expires 11/30/2022 

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT. I AGREE TO IT AND ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIVING A COPY OF IT.