If the seller wants to enforce the deadline, they may send a Notice to Buyer to Perform, and then cancel the contract if the buyer still does not remove the contingencies.
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.
A contingency clause should clearly outline the conditions, how the conditions are to be fulfilled, and which party is responsible for fulfilling them. The clause should also provide a timeframe for what happens if the condition is not met.
The contingency period typically lasts 30 days, but it varies by state. If you're buying a house, your agent will help you navigate all of this—especially if there are any contingencies on your end that need to be met before moving forward with a transaction.
The buyer has to provide one, or more, signed Contingency Removal forms. Each one removing, or more, of the contract contingencies. Once the buyer has removed all of them in writing, they may no longer receive a refund of their deposit.
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.