The 72 hour clause is usually written into sales contracts by the seller, this allows a seller to keep the home on the market and accept backup offers on the property during. This clause is also commonly known as the escape clause, release clause, kick-out clause, hedge cause or right of first refusal clause.
What is a “kick out” clause and how does it work? A kick out clause is called that because it allows a seller to continue showing the house for sale and to “kick out” the buyer if the seller receives an offer from another buyer without a home sale contingency. Generally, this is how a kick out clause works.
“Kick Out” Clause Notwithstanding any other terms of this Agreement, SELLER shall have the right to continue to market SELLER'S property for sale.
The Kick-Out Clause A kick-out clause is a specific contingency that allows a home seller to accept a backup offer if the initial buyer has not fulfilled the listed contingencies. With a kick-out clause, the buyer agrees to void the contract if the seller receives a better offer from another buyer or real estate agent.
It gives the seller a time limit to notify the first buyer that a second buyer has received a higher offer. If the first buyer doesn't agree to match the higher offer, then the seller can accept the second offer. This cancels the original contract with the first buyer.
Understanding the 72-Hour Clause in Fire Insurance It states that any loss of or damage to the insured property arising from a single fire peril during the period of 72 consecutive hours shall be deemed as a single event and therefore subject to one deductible and one claim limit.
Kick-Out Rights (VIE definition): The ability to remove the entity with the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance or to dissolve (liquidate) the VIE without cause.