F. 8067--Contract of sale of cooperative apartment, 10-89.
Based on the Committee on Condominiums and Cooperatives of the Real Property Section of the New York State Bar Association Standard Form.
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Contract of Sale—Cooperative Apartment
This Contract is made as of between the "Seller" and the "Purchaser" identified below.
1. Certain Definitions and Information
1.1 The "Parties" are:
Seller:
Address:
Prior names used by Seller:
Soc. Sec. No
Purchaser:
Address:
Soc. Sec. No.:
:
1.2. The "Attorneys" are (name, address and telephone):
For Seller:
For Purchaser:
1.3 The "Escrowee" is (name, address and telephone)
1.4 The "Managing Agent" is (name, address and telephone)
1.5 The name of the coop ative housing corporation er
("Corporation") is
1.6 The "Unit" number is
1.7 The Unit is located in "Premises" known as
1.8 The "Shares" are the
shares of the
Corporation allocated to the Unit.
1.9 The "Lease" is the proprietary lease for the Unit given by the
Corporation.
1.10 The "Broker" (see Par. 12) is
1.11 The "Closing" is the transfer of ownership of the Shares and
Lease, which is scheduled to occur on at
.M. (see Pars. 9
and 10)
1.12 The "Purchase Price" is
1.12. 1 the "Contract Deposit" is
1.12.2 the "Balance" of the Purchase Price due at Closing
is
$ (See Par. 2)
1.13 The "Maintenance" charge is the rent payable under the Lease which
at the date of this Contract is in the monthly amount of
$ (see Par. 4)
1.14 The "Assessment" is the additional rent payable under the Lease
which at the date of this Contract is
$ payable as follows:
1.15 The Party upon whom the Corporation imposes a "Flip Tax" or
similar transfer fee, if any, is (see Par. 11.3)
1.16 If Par. 19 (Financing Contingency) applies:
1.16.1 the "Loan Terms" are:
Amount Financed: or any lower amount applied for or acceptable
to Purchaser.
Payment Terms and Charges: The customary payment terms (including
prevailing fixed or adjustable interest rate, prepayment provisions and
maturity) and charges (including points, origination and other fees) then
currently being offered to purchasers of cooperative apartments by the
Institutional Lender (defined in Par. 19.5.1) to which Purchaser applies.
Security: Pledge of the Shares and Lease.
1. 16.2 the period for Purchaser to obtain a Loan Commitment Letter
is
30 business days after a fully executed counterpart of this Contract is
given to Purchaser.
1.17 The "Proposed Occupants" of the Unit are the following:
1 .17. 1 persons and relationship to Purchaser:
1.1 7.2 pets:
1.18 The Contract Deposit shall be held in a Non- interest bearing
escrow account. Interest shall be payable to the
neither purchaser or
seller
The escrow account shall be a
IOLA type account held at (See
Par. 28)
2. Agreement to Sell and Purchase; Purchase Price; Escrow
2.1 Seller agrees to sell and assign to Purchaser, and Purchaser agrees to
purchase and assume from Seller, the Seller's Shares and Lease for the
Purchase Price and upon the other terms and conditions stated in this
Contract.
2.2 The Purchase Price is payable to Seller by Purchaser as follows:
2.2.1 the Contract Deposit at the time of signing this Contract, by
Purchaser's collectible check to the order of Escrowee.
2.2.2 the Balance at Closing, only by cashier's, official bank or
certified check of Purchaser made payable to the direct order of Seller.
These checks shall be drawn on and payable by a branch of a commercial
or savings bank, savings and loan association or trust company located in
the same City or County as the Unit. Seller may direct, on not less than 3
business days' Notice (defined in Par. 17) prior to Closing, that all or a
portion of the Balance shall be made payable to persons other than Seller.
3. Personal Property
3.1 Subject to any rights of the Corporation or any holder of a mortgage
to which the Lease is subordinate, this sale includes all of Seller's
ownership, if any, of the following "Property" to the extent existing in the
Unit on the date hereof: the refrigerator, freezer, range, oven, microwave
oven, dishwasher, cabinets and counters, lighting fixtures, chandeliers,
wall-to-wall carpeting, plumbing fixtures, central air-conditioning and/or
window or sleeve units, washing machine, dryer, screens and storm
windows, window treatments, switch plates, door hardware, built-ins not
excluded in Par. 3.2 and
3.2 Specifically excluded from this sale is all personalty not included in
Par. 3.1 and
3.3 The Property shall not be purchased if Closing does not occur.
3.4 No consideration is being paid for the Property. Seller makes no
representation as to the condition of the Property. Purchaser shall take the
Property "as is" on the date of this Contract, except for reasonable wear
and tear, and except further, the appliances shall be in working order at
Closing.
3.5 At or prior to the time of Closing, Seller shall remove from the Unit
all the furniture, furnishings and other personally not included in this
sale, and repair any damage caused by such removal.
4. Representations and Covenants
4.1 Subject to any matter affecting title to the Premises (as to which
Seller makes no representations or covenants), Seller represents and
covenants that:
4.1.1 Seller is and shall at Closing be the sole owner of the Shares
and Lease with the full right and power to sell and assign them;
4.1.2 the Shares and Lease will at Closing be free and clear of liens
(other than the Corporation's general lien on the Shares, for which no
monies shall be owed), encumbrances and adverse interests ("Liens"); or
Seller will deliver to Purchaser at Closing all requisite terminations,
releases and/ or satisfactions executed in form suitable for filing and/or
recording, so as to remove of record, at Seller's expense, any such Liens;
4.1.3 the Shares were duly issued, fully paid for and are
non-assessable;
4.1.4 the Lease is, and will at Closing be, in full force and effect and
no notice of default under the Lease will be in effect at Closing;
4.1.5 the Maintenance and Assessments payable as of the date hereof
are as specified in Pars. 1.13 and 1.14. All sums due to the Corporation
will be fully paid by Seller to the end of the payment period immediately
preceding the date of Closing;
4.1.6 as of this date, Seller neither has actual knowledge nor has
received any written notice of (a) any increase in Maintenance or (b) any
proposed Assessment which has been either adopted or is under
consideration by the Board of Directors of the Corporation and not
reflected in the amounts set forth in Pars. 1.13 and 1.14;
4.1.7 Seller will not at Closing be indebted for labor or material
which might result in the filing of a notice of mechanic's lien against the
Unit or the Premises;
4.1.8 there are and at closing will be no violations of record which
the owner of the Shares and Lease would be obligated to remedy under
the terms of the Lease;
4.1.9 Seller has not made any alterations or additions to the Unit,
without any required consent of the Corporation;
4.1.10 Seller has not entered and will not enter into, and has no
actual knowledge of, any agreement (other than the Lease) affecting the
use and/ or occupancy of the Unit which would be binding on or
adversely affect Purchaser; and
4.1.11 Seller has been known by no other name for the past 10 years
except as set forth in Par. 1.1.
4.2 Purchaser represents and covenants that Purchaser is acquiring the
Shares and Lease solely for residential occupancy of the Unit by the
Proposed Occupants only and will so represent to the Corporation in
connection with Purchaser's application to the Corporation for approval
of this transaction by the Corporation.
4.3 The representations and covenants contained in Par. 4.1 shall survive
Closing, but any action based thereon must be instituted within I year
from Closing.
5. Corporate Documents
Purchaser has examined and is satisfied with or has waived the
examination of the Lease, and the Corporation's certificate of
incorporation, bylaws, house rules, most recent audited financial
statement and most recent statement of tax deductions available to the
Corporation's shareholders under Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") § 216
(or any successor statute).
6. Required Approval and References
6.1 This sale is subject to the approval of the Corporation.
6.2 Purchaser shall in good faith:
6.2.1 submit to the Corporation or its Managing Agent, within 10
business days after the receipt of a fully executed counterpart of this
Contract. an application for approval of this sale on the form required by
the Corporation containing such data and together with such documents
as the Corporation reasonably requires except for the Loan Commitment
Letter (defined in Par. 19.5.2), if applicable, which shall be submitted by
Purchaser within 3 business days after it is obtained;
6.2.2 attend (and cause any person who will reside in the Unit to
attend) one or more personal interviews, as requested by the Corporation;
and
6.2.3 promptly submit to the Corporation such further references,
data and documents reasonably requested by the Corporation.
6.3 Either Party, after learning of the approval or denial by the
Corporation of the application, shall promptly send Notice to the other
Party of the Corporation's decision. If approval or denial has not been
issued on or before the date set for Closing, the Closing shall be
adjourned for 30 business days for the purpose of obtaining such
approval unless otherwise agreed to by the Parties. If the approval of this
sale is not obtained by said adjourned date, either Party may cancel this
Contract on Notice to the other provided that the Corporation's approval
is not issued before Notice of cancellation is given. In the event of a
denial other than for Purchaser's bad faith conduct, this contract shall be
deemed cancelled. In the event of cancellation pursuant to this Par. 6, the
Escrowee shall refund the Contract Deposit to Purchaser. In case of a
denial or lack of approval due to Purchaser's bad faith conduct, Purchaser
shall be in default and Par. 13.1 shall govern.
7. Condition of Unit and Possession
7.1 Seller makes no representation as to the condition of the Unit.
Purchaser has inspected the Unit and shall take the same "as is", on the
date of this Contract, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
7.2 Seller shall deliver possession of the Unit at the Closing, vacant,
broom-clean and free of all occupants and rights of possession.
8. Risk of Loss
8.1 While Seller has legal title and is in possession of the Unit, Seller
assumes all risk of loss or damage ("Loss") to the Unit and Property from
fire or other cause not due to the fault of Purchaser or Purchaser's
contractors, agents or servants. In the event of a Loss, Seller shall have
the option (but not the obligation) to restore the Unit and Property to as
near as reasonably possible to the condition immediately prior to the
Loss.
8.2 Within 10 calendar days after the Loss occurs, Seller shall give
Notice to Purchaser of the Loss and whether or not Seller elects to restore
("Election Notice").
8.3 If Seller elects to restore, Seller must do so within 60 calendar days
after sending the Election Notice or by the Closing, whichever is later
("Restoration Period").
8.4 If the Closing is before such 60 calendar day period expires, then the
Closing shall be adjourned to a date and time fixed by Seller on not less
than 10 calendar days' prior Notice to Purchaser, but in no event shall the
Closing be adjourned for more than 70 calendar days after giving of the
Election Notice.
8.5 If Seller elects not to restore or fails, in a timely manner, to send the
Election Notice or, having sent the Notice, Seller fails to complete the
restoration within the Restoration Period, then Purchaser's sole remedy is
either to:
8.5.1 cancel this Contract in accordance with Par. 16 and recover all
sums theretofore paid on account of the Purchase Price; or
8.5.2 complete the purchase in accordance with this Contract,
without reduction in the Purchase Price or claim against Seller, but with
the right to receive any "Net Insurance Proceeds" as defined in Par. 8.6
together with an assignment to Purchaser, without recourse to Seller, of
any uncollected proceeds, which assignment shall be delivered by Seller
at Closing.
8.6 "Net Insurance Proceeds" are proceeds of Seller's insurance covering
the Loss which is attributable to the Unit and Property after deducting
legal and other collection expenses incurred by Seller and any sums paid
or incurred by Seller for restoration.
8.7 If Purchaser fails to exercise one of Purchaser's options pursuant to
Par. 8.5 by Notice to Seller within 7 business days after Seller gives the
Election Notice or within 7 business days after the Restoration Period
expires (in the event Seller fails to complete the restoration within the
Restoration Period), then Purchaser will be deemed to have conclusively
elected the option to complete the purchase pursuant to Par. 8.5.2.
8.8 If Purchaser is given possession of the Unit prior to Closing:
8.8.1 Purchaser assumes all risk of Loss to the Unit and Property
prior to Closing from fire or other cause not the fault of Seller or Seller's
contractors, agents, employees or servants; and
8.8.2 Purchaser shall be obligated to complete the purchase in
accordance with this Contract, without reduction in the Purchase Price or
claim against Seller and without delay.
8.9 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Par. 8.1, Purchaser shall
have the right to cancel this Contract in accordance with Par. 16 if, prior
to Closing and while Seller is in possession, through no fault of Purchaser
or Purchaser's contractors, agents, employees and servants, either:
8.9.1 a Loss occurs to the Unit which would cost more than 10%
of the Purchase Price to restore; or
8.9.2 more than 10% of the units in the Premises are damaged and
rendered uninhabitable by fire or other cause, regardless of whether the
Unit is damaged.
8.10 Purchaser shall be deemed to have waived Purchaser's right to
cancel under Par. 8.9 if Purchaser fails to elect to cancel by Notice to
Seller given within 7 business days after Seller gives Notice to Purchaser
of the event which gives rise to Purchaser's right to cancel. In the event
Purchaser waives or is deemed to have waived this right to cancel, the
provisions of Par. 8.5.2 shall apply.
9. Closing Location
The Closing shall be held at the location designated by the
Corporation, or (if none is designated), at the office of Seller's attorney.
10. Closing
10.1 At Closing, Seller shall deliver:
10.1.1 Seller's certificate for the Shares duly endorsed for transfer to
Purchaser or accompanied by a separate duly executed stock power to
Purchaser, and in either case, with any guarantee of Seller's signature
required by the Corporation;
10.1.2 Seller's counterpart original of the Lease and a duly executed
assignment thereof to Purchaser in the form required by the Corporation;
10.1.3 a written statement by an officer of the Corporation or its
authorized agent consenting to the transfer of the Shares and Lease to
Purchaser and setting forth the amounts and payment status of the
Maintenance and any Assessments;
10.1.4 executed FIRPTA document(s) (defined in Par. 26);
10.1.5 keys to the Unit, building entrances, garage, mailbox and any
locks in the Unit;
10.1.6 if requested, an assignment to Purchaser of Seller's interest in
the Property;
10.1.7 Net Insurance Proceeds and/or assignment of any uncollected
Net Insurance Proceeds, if applicable; and
10.1.8 instruments or other documents required under Par. 4.1.2, if
any.
10.2 At Closing, Purchaser shall:
10.2.1 pay the Balance in accordance with Par. 2.2.2;
10.2.2 execute and deliver to Seller and the Corporation an
agreement assuming the Lease, in the form required by the Corporation;
and
10.2.3 if requested by the Corporation, execute and deliver
counterparts of a new lease substantially the same as the Lease, for the
balance of the Lease term, in which case the Lease shall be cancelled and
surrendered to the Corporation together with Seller's assignment thereof
to Purchaser.
10.3 At Closing, the Parties shall provide the information necessary for
Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") Form 1099-S or other similar form
required.
10.4 At Closing, Seller shall provide, and the Parties shall execute, all
documents necessary to comply with any applicable transfer and/or gains
tax filings.
11. Closing Fees, Taxes and Apportionments
11.1 At Closing, Seller shall pay, if applicable:
11. 1.1 the processing fee(s) of the Corporation, its attorneys, and/or
agents, except as set forth in Par. 11.2.3;
11.1.2 the cost of stock transfer stamps;
11.1.3 the transfer tax and transfer gains tax.
11.2 At Closing, Purchaser shall pay:
11.2.1 the sales taxes, if any, on this sale, other than the transfer
stamps as provided for in Par. 11.1.2;
11.2.2 the cost of any title search; and
11.2.3 any fee to the Corporation or its agents and/ or attorneys
relating to Purchaser's financing.
11.3 At Closing, the Flip Tax, if any, shall be paid by the Party specified
in Par. 1.15.
11.4 At Closing, the Parties shall apportion as of 11:59 P.M. of the day
preceding the Closing, the Maintenance and any other periodic charges
due the Corporation (other than Assessments).
11.5 Assessments, whether payable in a lump sum or installments, shall
not be apportioned, but shall be paid by the Party who is the owner of the
Shares on the date specified by the Corporation for payment. Purchaser
shall pay any installments payable after Closing provided Seller had the
right to and elected to pay the Assessment in installments.
11.6 Each party covenants to the other that it will timely pay any taxes
for which it is primarily liable pursuant to law. This Par. 11.6 shall
survive Closing.
12. Broker
12.1 Each Party represents to the other that such Party has not dealt with
any other person acting as a broker, whether licensed or unlicensed, in
connection with this transaction other than the Broker named in Par. 1.10.
12.2 Seller shall pay the Broker's commission pursuant to a separate
agreement. The Broker shall not be deemed to be a third-party
beneficiary of this provision.
12.3 This Par. 12 shall survive the Closing.
13. Defaults, Remedies and Indemnities
13.1 In the event of a default or misrepresentation by Purchaser, Seller's
sole remedy shall be to terminate this Contract and retain the Contract
Deposit as liquidated damages, except there shall be no limitation on
Seller's remedies for a breach of Par. 12.1. In case of Purchaser's
misrepresentation or default, Seller's damages would be impossible to
ascertain and the Contract Deposit constitutes a fair and reasonable
amount of compensation.
13.2 In the event of a default or misrepresentation by Seller, Purchaser
shall have such remedies as Purchaser is entitled to at law or in equity,
including specific performance, because the Unit and possession thereof
cannot be duplicated.
13.3 Each Party indemnifies and holds harmless the other against and
from any claim, judgment, loss, liability, cost or expense resulting from
the indemnitor's breach of any of the representations or covenants stated
to survive Closing. This indemnity includes, without limitation,
reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements, court costs and litigation
expenses. This Par. 13.3 shall survive the Closing.
13.4 Purchaser indemnifies and holds harmless Seller against and from
any claim, judgment, loss, cost or expense resulting from the Lease
obligations assumed by Purchaser. This indemnity includes, without
limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements, court costs and
litigation expenses. This indemnity does not include or excuse a breach
of any representation or covenant by Seller in Par. 4.1. This Par. 13.4
shall survive the Closing.
13.5 In the event any instrument for the payment of the Contract Deposit
fails of collection, Seller shall have the right to sue on the uncollected
instrument. In addition, such failure of collection shall be a default under
this Contract, provided Seller gives Purchaser Notice of such failure of
collection and, within 3 business days after Notice is given, Escrowee
does not receive from Purchaser an unendorsed certified check, bank
check or immediately available funds in the amount of the uncollected
funds. Failure to cure such default shall entitle Seller to the remedy in
Par. 13.1 and to retain all sums as may be collected and/or recovered.
14. Entire Agreement; Modification
14.1 All prior oral or written representations, understandings and
agreements had between the Parties with respect to the subject matter of
this Contract, and with the Escrowee as to Par. 28, are merged in this
Contract, which alone fully and completely expresses their agreement.
14.2 A provision of this Contract may be changed or waived only in
writing signed by the Party (or Escrowee) to be charged.
14.3 The Attorneys may extend in writing any of the time limitations
stated in this Contract.
15. No Assignment by Purchaser
15.1 Purchaser may not assign this Contract or any of Purchaser's rights
hereunder and any purported assignment shall be null and void.
15.2 This Contract shall bind and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto
and their respective heirs, personal and legal representatives and
successors in interest.
16. Cancellation for Other than Default or Misrepresentation
If Seller shall be unable to transfer the Lease and the Shares in
accordance with this Contract for any reason not due to Seller's willful
acts or omissions, then the sole obligation of Seller shall be to refund to
Purchaser the Contract Deposit and reimburse Purchaser for the actual
costs incurred for Purchaser's title or abstract search. Upon making such
refund, this Contract shall be cancelled and neither Party shall have any
further claim against the other hereunder.
17. Notices
17.1 Any notice or demand ("Notice") shall be in writing and either
delivered by hand or overnight delivery or sent by certified or registered
mail to the Party and simultaneously, in like manner, to such Party's
Attorney, if any, and to Escrowee at the addresses set forth in Par. 1, or to
such other address as shall hereafter be designated by Notice given
pursuant to this Par. 17.
17.2 Each Notice shall be deemed given on the same day if delivered by
hand or on the following business day if sent by overnight delivery, or
the second business day following the date of mailing.
17.3 The Attorneys are authorized to give any Notice specified in this
Contract on behalf of their respective clients.
17.4 Failure to accept a Notice does not invalidate the Notice.
18. Margin Headings
The margin headings do not constitute part of the text of this
Contract.
19. Financing Contingency
(delete if inapplicable)
19.1 Purchaser may cancel this Contract and recover the Contract Deposit
by following the procedure in Par. 19.4 if after complying with
Purchaser's "Financing Obligations" in Par. 19.2 below and Purchaser's
other obligations under this Contract:
19.1.1 Purchaser fails through no fault of Purchaser to obtain from
an "Institutional Lender" (defined in Par. 19.5.1) a "Loan Commitment
Letter" (defined in Par. 19.5.2) for financing on the Loan Terms and
within the time period stated in Par. 1.16 (the "Loan"); or
19.1.2 the Institutional Lender and the Corporation cannot agree on
the terms of an agreement for the protection of the Institutional Lender
(commonly called a recognition agreement), if required by the
Institutional Lender.
19.2 Purchaser's right to cancel under Par. 19.1 and recover the Contract
Deposit is conditioned upon Purchaser's diligent compliance with all of
the following "Financing Obligations":
19.2.1 Purchaser must apply in good faith for the Loan from an
Institutional Lender within 7 business days after a fully executed
counterpart of this Contract is given to Purchaser:
19.2.2 the Loan application must contain truthful, accurate and
complete information as required by the Institutional Lender; and
19.2.3 Purchaser must comply with all requirements of the
Institutional Lender to obtain the Loan Commitment Letter and to close
the Loan.
19.3 Purchaser may also cancel this Contract and recover the Contract
Deposit in accordance with the procedure in Par. 19.4 if:
19.3.1 the Closing is adjourned by Seller or the Corporation for
more than 30 business days from the date set for Closing in Par. 1.1 1;
and
19.3.2 the Loan Commitment Letter expires on a date more than 30
business days after the date set for Closing in Par. 1.11 and before the
new date set for Closing pursuant to Par. 19.3.1; and
19.3.3 Purchaser is unable in good faith to obtain from the
Institutional Lender an extension or a new Loan Commitment Letter for
the Amount Financed stated in Par. 1.16 or the same principal amount
stated in the expired Loan Commitment Letter, whichever is lower,
without paying any additional fees to the Institutional Lender (unless
Seller, within 5 business days after receipt of Notice of such fees, gives
Notice that Seller will pay such fees and pays them when due). All other
substantive Loan terms may be materially no less favorable than in the
expired Loan Commitment Letter.
19.4 In order to cancel pursuant to Par. 19.1 or 19.3, Purchaser
shall give Notice of cancellation to Seller within 7 business days
after the right to cancel arises. Purchaser's failure to timely give
such Notice of cancellation will be deemed a conclusive waiver
of such right to cancel. In case of cancellation pursuant to Par.
19.1, a copy of any loan refusal letter or non-complying Loan
Commitment Letter (as the case may be) issued by the
Institutional Lender shall accompany the Notice of cancellation, if
available, or if not then available, shall be provided promptly after
receipt. In case of cancellation pursuant to Par. 19.3, a copy of all
written communications between the Institutional Lender and
Purchaser concerning the extension or new loan commitment shall
accompany the Notice of cancellation (or a copy of any letter
refusing to extend the loan commitment or make a new loan
commitment received by Purchaser after sending the cancellation
Notice shall be sent to Seller promptly after receipt). Purchaser's
obligation under this Par. 19.4 shall survive the cancellation of
this Contract.
19.5 The definitions for certain terms used in this Par. 19 are:
19.5.1 an "Institutional Lender" is any bank, savings bank, savings
and loan association, trust company, credit union of which Purchaser is a
member, insurance company or governmental entity which is duly
authorized to issue a loan secured by the Shares and Lease in the state
where the Unit is located and is then currently extending similarly
secured loan commitments; and
19.5.2 a "Loan Commitment Letter" is a written offer to make the
Loan with or without recourse, and whether or not conditional upon any
factor other than an appraisal satisfactory to the Institutional Lender. An
offer to make the Loan which is conditional on obtaining a satisfactory
appraisal shall only become a Loan Commitment Letter upon such
condition being met.
20. Singular/Plural and Joint/Several
The use of the singular shall be deemed to include the plural, and
vice versa, whenever the context so requires. If more than one entity is
selling or purchasing the Unit, their obligations shall be joint and several.
21. No Survival
No representation and/or covenant contained herein shall survive
Closing except as expressly provided. Computational errors shall survive
and be corrected after Closing.
22. Inspections
Purchaser shall have the right to inspect the Unit at reasonable times
upon reasonable request to Seller, and within 48 hours prior to Closing.
23. Governing Law
This Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of New
York. Any action or proceeding arising out of this Contract shall be
brought in the county where the Unit is located and the Parties hereby
consent to said venue.
24. Removal of Liens
24.1 Purchaser shall deliver or cause to be delivered to Seller or Seller's
Attorney, not less than 10 calendar days prior to Closing, a list of Liens,
if any, which may violate Par. 4.1.
24.2 Seller shall have a reasonable period of time to remove any such
Lien.
25. Cooperation of Parties
25.1 The Parties shall each cooperate with the other, the Corporation,
Purchaser's Institutional Lender and title company, if any, and obtain,
execute and deliver such documents as are reasonably necessary to close.
25.2 The Parties shall timely file or pre-file all required documents in
connection with all governmental filings that are required by law. Each
Party represents to the other that its statements in such filings will be true
and complete. This Par. 25.2 shall survive the Closing.
26. FIRPTA and Gains Tax
26.1 The Parties shall comply with IRC§§ 897, 1445 and related
provisions, as amended, and any substitute provisions of any successor
statute and the regulations thereunder ("FIRPTA"). The Seller shall
furnish to the Purchaser at or prior to Closing a Certification of Non-
foreign Status in accordance with FIRPTA. If the Seller fails to deliver
such certification by Closing, the Purchaser shall deduct and withhold
from the Purchase Price such sum required by law and remit such amount
to the IRS. In the event of such withholding by Purchaser, Seller's
obligations hereunder, including (but not limited to) the transfer of
ownership of the Shares and Lease, shall not be excused or otherwise
affected. In the event of any claimed over-withholding, Seller shall be
limited solely to an action against the IRS for a refund. Seller hereby
waives any right of action against Purchaser on account of such
withholding. This Par. 26.1 shall survive the Closing.
26.2 If a Real Property Transfer Gains Tax pre-filing is required by law,
Purchaser shall simultaneously herewith deliver to Seller a completed and
executed Transferee Questionnaire or the equivalent thereof.
27. Additional Conditions
27.1 Purchaser shall not be obligated to close unless at the time of the
Closing:
27.1.1 the Corporation is duly incorporated and in good standing;
and
27.1.2 the Corporation has fee or leasehold title to the Premises
whether or not marketable or insurable; and
27.1.3 there is no pending in rem action or foreclosure action of any
underlying mortgage affecting the Premises.
27.2 Purchaser shall give Seller Notice of any failure of any of the
conditions in Par. 27.1. If any condition in Par. 27.1 is not true and is not
cured within a reasonable period of time after giving said Notice, then
either Seller or Purchaser shall have the option to cancel this Contract
pursuant to Par. 16.
28. Escrow Terms
28.1 Escrowee acknowledges receipt of the check for the Contract
Deposit, subject to collection.
28.2 The check for the Contract Deposit shall be deposited by Escrowee
in a non-interest bearing escrow account and the proceeds held and
disbursed in accordance with the terms of this Contract. Upon Closing,
Escrowee shall deliver the Contract Deposit to Seller. In all other cases, if
either Party makes a demand upon Escrowee for delivery of the Contract
Deposit, Escrowee shall give Notice to the other Party of such demand. If
a Notice of objection to the proposed payment is not received from the
other Party within 7 business days after the giving of Notice by
Escrowee, time being of the essence Escrowee is hereby authorized to
deliver the Contract Deposit to the Party who made the demand. If
Escrowee receives a Notice of objection within said period, or if for any
other reason Escrowee in good faith elects not to deliver the Contract
Deposit, then Escrowee shall continue to hold the Contract Deposit and
thereafter pay it to the Party entitled when Escrowee receives (a) a Notice
from the objecting Party withdrawing the objection, or (b) a Notice
signed by both Parties directing disposition of the Contract Deposit or (c)
a judgment or order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
28.3 In the event of any dispute or doubt as to the genuineness of any
document or signature, or uncertainty as to Escrowee's duties, then
Escrowee shall have the right either to continue to hold the Contract
Deposit in escrow or to pay the Contract Deposit into court pursuant to
relevant statute.
28.4 The parties agree jointly to defend (by attorneys selected by
Escrowee), indemnify and hold harmless Escrowee against and from any
claim, judgment, loss, liability, cost or expense resulting from any
dispute or litigation arising out of or concerning Escrowee's duties or
services hereunder. This indemnity includes, without limitation,
disbursements and reasonable attorneys" fees either paid to retain
attorneys or representing the fair value of legal services rendered by
Escrowee to itself.
28.5 Escrowee shall not be liable for any error in judgment or for any act
done or step taken or omitted in good faith, or for any mistake of fact or
law, except for Escrowee's own gross negligence or willful misconduct.
28.6 The Parties acknowledge that Escrowee is merely a stakeholder.
Upon payment of the Contract Deposit pursuant to Par. 28.2 or 28.3
Escrowee shall be fully released from all liability and obligations with
respect to the Contract Deposit.
28.7 In the event Escrowee is the attorney for either Party, Escrowee
shall be entitled to represent such Party in any lawsuit.
28.8 Escrowee shall serve without compensation.
28.9 The signing of this Contract by Escrowee is only to evidence
Escrowee's acceptance of the terms and conditions of this Par. 28.
29. Binding Effect
This Contract shall not be binding unless a fully executed
counterpart thereof has been delivered to each of the Parties.
In Witness Whereof, the Parties hereto have duly executed this Contract as of the date first above written.
ESCROW TERMS AGREED TO: SELLER: PURCHASER:
By: ______________________________