Right of Entry and License Agreement
What is this form?
The Right of Entry and License Agreement is a legal document that grants a purchaser the right to enter a property prior to closing for inspections and evaluations. This form distinguishes itself from others by specifically addressing the temporary license to conduct various assessments such as soil tests and inspections of the property. It ensures that both parties understand their rights and obligations regarding property access before the formal sale is completed.
What’s included in this form
- Identification of the purchaser and seller, along with contract details.
- Granting of the right of entry for inspections and evaluations.
- Specifications regarding the temporary license and its expiration date.
- Liability provisions concerning costs and potential expenses incurred during the entry.
- Indemnification clauses protecting the seller from costs linked to the purchaser's activities.
State-specific compliance details
This form is a general form that can be adapted for use in different states. Since each state has its own laws, make any needed updates before completing it.
Situations where this form applies
This form is necessary when a buyer wishes to conduct inspections or evaluations on a property before the sale is finalized. Common scenarios include assessing the state of buildings, testing soil for potential land use, or evaluating environmental concerns. This agreement provides legal access to the property, helping ensure that the buyer is fully informed about their purchase.
Who needs this form
This agreement is suitable for:
- Property sellers who are willing to allow potential buyers to inspect their property.
- Purchasers looking to evaluate a property before completing the sale.
- Real estate agents and attorneys involved in property transactions.
How to complete this form
- Identify and enter the names of the purchaser and seller at the beginning of the agreement.
- Specify the date of the original sales contract to provide context for the agreement.
- Describe the property being inspected by referencing an attached exhibit or legal description.
- Enter the expiration date of the license to ensure clarity on the duration of access.
- Include signatures from both parties to make the agreement enforceable.
Notarization guidance
To make this form legally binding, it must be notarized. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you verify and sign documents remotely through an encrypted video session.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Failing to specify the property's legal description, leading to ambiguity.
- Not including the expiration date of the right of entry, which can create misunderstandings.
- Forgetting to have both parties sign the agreement, making it unenforceable.
Benefits of completing this form online
- Convenience of immediate access and download.
- Editability allows users to tailor the agreement to their specific needs.
- Reliability of legally vetted templates, drafted by licensed attorneys.
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FAQ
A licensee is merely someone who has the permission of the owner to be in the property, but does not necessarily have the right to exclude others from the premises or the right to assign or sublet the accommodation.
A licensing agreement is a written contract between two parties in which a property owner permits another party to use that property under a specific set of parameters. A licensing agreement or license agreement typically involves a licensor and a licensee.
Right of entry refers to one's right to take or resume possession of land, or the right of a person to go onto another's real property without committing trespass. It also refers to a grantor's power to retake real estate from a grantee in the case of a fee simple subject to condition subsequent.
What is a Right of Entry (ROE) permit? A1. A Right of Entry (ROE) permit is an agreement between the City of San Diego and the applicant/permittee (an individual, organization, or business) granting the permittee access to enter City-owned lands or dedicated easements for a specific purpose.
A licence grants a personal right to use the property or part of the property in a certain way. A lease, on the other hand, is the grant of a right to the exclusive possession of land for a determinable period of time.
Licences, unlike leases, do not usually create or grant any legal interest in the land for the licensee.Once granted, a licence makes it lawful for a property to be used by a person who is not the legal owner but they will not have the right to have exclusive possession of the property.
Licences, unlike leases, do not usually create or grant any legal interest in the land for the licensee.Without a licence, there is no right to occupy the property.
Thus, a license is simply a permit or privilege to do what would otherwise be considered an unlawful trespass. An easement, on the other hand, is a nonpossessory interest in the land of another.
Thus, a license is simply a permit or privilege to do what would otherwise be considered an unlawful trespass. An easement, on the other hand, is a nonpossessory interest in the land of another.Because the easement holder's interest is nonpossessory, the holder may use only the land burdened by the easement.
