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Addendum for Authorizing Hydrostatic Testing

TXR 1949 / TREC 48-1Contract Addenda & Related FormsTREC effective 03/01/2020

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What this form is for

This addendum addresses who pays for and is responsible for damages from a hydrostatic test, if the parties agree to have one performed.

Key sections and how to complete the form

Use the form in order. The sections below explain the main decisions, blanks, disclosures, or deadlines the form is designed to address. Complete the actual form from the transaction facts and the instructions printed on the current version.

A. Authorization

Seller authorizes Buyer, at Buyer ’s expense, to engage a licensed plumber to perform a hydrostatic plumbing test on the Property.

B. Allocation Of Risk

 (1) Seller shall be liable for damages caused by the hydrostatic plumbing test.  (2) Buyer shall be liable for damages caused by the hydrostatic plumbing test.  (3) Buyer shall be liable for damages caused by the hydrostatic plumbing test in an amount not to exceed $______________________. Buyer Seller Buyer Seller The form of this addendum has been approved by the Texas Real Estate Commission for use only…

A. Authorization

Seller authorizes Buyer, at Buyer ’s expense, to engage a licensed plumber to perform a hydrostatic plumbing test on the Property.

B. Allocation Of Risk

 (1) Seller shall be liable for damages caused by the hydrostatic plumbing test.  (2) Buyer shall be liable for damages caused by the hydrostatic plumbing test.  (3) Buyer shall be liable for damages caused by the hydrostatic plumbing test in an amount not to exceed $______________________. Buyer Seller Buyer Seller

Related forms and resources

These documents may connect to this form depending on the property, financing, occupancy, disclosure requirements, or other facts of the transaction. Open the related resource to see what it does and how it is completed.

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Use the current official form

This page explains the form; complete the current official TREC version for the transaction. Form shown in this resource: TREC 48-1.

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For educational purposes only. Agents should verify current forms and consult with their broker when needed.