Contingent literally means “depending on certain circumstances.” When a house is listed as contingent, the buyer has made an offer and had their offer accepted by the seller. However, before the deal is complete, some conditions must be met.
If a property is contingent, it means that the deal is not entirely complete yet and is technically still an active listing, so you may be able to view the property, and write a backup offer in case the original offer falls through.
Benefits of Using a Contingency Contract Increases motivation: Involving students in developing the contract improves buy-in and offering a reward for positive behavior increases the likelihood that the student will engage in it. Promotes self-management: Encourages students to take responsibility for their actions.
Contingent contracts, like contingencies themselves, cannot occur unless a certain condition is met. For instance, the sale of a home cannot take place without a prior home inspection, and an aircraft cannot leave the hangar without a thorough walk-around inspection by the pilot.
Disadvantages of Contingent Contracts: Parties may need to seek legal advice or engage in lengthy negotiations to establish clear terms. Increased Costs: The inclusion of contingencies in contracts may result in additional costs or financial implications.
As a buyer, you have the right to terminate for any or no reason prior to the expiration of the due diligence period. After the expiration of the due diligence period, your right to terminate is limited to any special provision provided in the contract.
In the case of conditional contracts, conditions that need to be fulfilled are certain, i.e., bound to happen, which is not the case with contingent contracts, as such conditions may or may not happen.
Advantages of Contingent Contracts: Risk Mitigation: Contingent contracts help mitigate risks by ensuring that parties are not bound by the contract until certain conditions are met. This protects against unforeseen events or circumstances that may affect the performance of the contract.
A contingent contract involves terms that are enforceable by law only when specific, future events occur. If the event doesn't happen, the contract may not be enforceable. Unlike standard contracts, which are automatically enforceable once signed, a contingent contract becomes valid only if certain conditions are met.