A home inspection contingency is one of the most often waived conditions. This is because details of the home's condition may already be publicly available or accessible through the seller. Waiving a home inspection also doesn't impact their ability to get financing.
Removing Contingencies In California, there is a process of “active contingency removal.” This means buyers must remove them in writing. In other words, a contingency is not automatically removed. This applies even if the time frame for their removal passes.
Counting Calendar Days for Contingencies Count “days 'after” the contract start date (example: contract start date is 6/2/18, so day one is 6/3/18, day two is 6/4/18… day 17 is 6/19/18). Weekends and holidays are included in the counting.
A home inspection contingency means that the buyer's offer only stands dependent on the results of a home inspection. Within the formal offer, the contingency should include timeline details when it comes to getting the inspection completed. You can raise objections to the seller, and re-negotiate based on the results.