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.
“Kick Out” Clause Notwithstanding any other terms of this Agreement, SELLER shall have the right to continue to market SELLER'S property for sale.
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.
Technically, yes — a seller can back out of a contingent offer. Before agreeing, they can choose to reject or counter the original offer with their own terms. Once the offer is accepted, if the contingencies aren't met, the seller can back out but there may be legal or financial implications involved.
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.
In plain terms, this allows either side to exit the agreement for any reason as long as they provide 30 days' notice in writing. It gives both parties flexibility to discontinue the agreement after giving sufficient heads up.
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.
We want to help you prepare for the worst-case scenario, which is why we created this straightforward guide to three types of contingencies: Design contingencies. Bidding contingencies. Construction contingencies.