LandAmerica/Buyers Home Warranty Plan—California
Home Warranty Contract Issued by Buyers
Home Warranty Company (BHWC)
YOU MUST FIRST CONTACT BHWC FOR SERVICE. WE DO NOT REIMBURSE OR PAY FOR REPAIRS
MADE WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
1
SHUT
OFF the system or appliance to prevent further damage.
2
MAKE
SURE THE PROBLEM IS COVERED. Problems left by the previous owner are not
covered. We only cover systems and appliances that fail due to normal wear and
tear. Certain exclusions and limitations could have an effect on coverage.
PLEASE READ YOUR CONTRACT.
3
Is
coverage in effect? Has BHWC been paid? Has the contract expired?
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
Call
(800) 521-2492, or for non-emergency service requests go to www.bhwc.com,
or fax request to (888) 217-9051. BHWC is available to accept service
requests 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. BHWC will dispatch a contractor or
technician who will call you directly to schedule an appointment during normal
working hours.
On weekends
and holidays, the contractor will contact you within 48 hours. BHWC will
determine what constitutes an emergency and will make reasonable efforts to
expedite emergency service. If you request BHWC to perform non-emergency
service outside of normal business hours, you will be responsible for payment
of additional fees, including overtime.
TRADE
CALL FEE: You are responsible for the
payment of a trade call fee each time a contractor is dispatched (except where
more than one visit is required to remedy the same problem, in which case
multiple visits will be considered a single service trade call fee). The trade
call fee is due and payable at completion of the trade call. BHWC will provide
no additional service if a prior trade call fee is delinquent.
OTHER SERVICE
INFORMATION Because of your property location or other circumstances, BHWC may
permit you or request that you obtain your own technician. BHWC will pay only
its usual and customary repair cost for covered repairs, and will pay for service
only if the following conditions are met:
A. You
must first call BHWC to report the malfunction and obtain a work order number.
B. Prior to work commencement, you must call BHWC with
the technician’s estimate and obtain a payment authorization number. BHWC
reserves the right to use a technician of BHWC’s
choice if the estimate is, in BHWC’s opinion,
unreasonably expensive.
C. After completion of
work, mail or fax invoice to BHWC. Invoice must include work order number and
authorization number to be paid. Also, indicate who is to be paid, you or the
technician. The trade call fee will be deducted from the total.
D. This
method of service is for repairs only, not replacements. All other terms and
conditions of this contract are still applicable.
PLAN EFFECTIVE DATES
The
effective and expiration dates are listed on the Declaration of Coverage
accompanying this contract. Buyer’s coverage will begin at close of sale
provided the plan fee is received by BHWC within 14 days; if the plan fee is
not received by BHWC within that period, the effective date will be the date
the plan fee is received. BHWC will accept plan fee up to 30 days after the
closing without requiring an inspection.
Contracts or requests for additional coverage received
more than 30 days after close of sale may be subject to a waiting period and
must be accompanied by a current inspection report or contractor certification
showing items to be covered are operating properly.
If this
contract is a renewal of a previously issued contract, there will be no lapse
of coverage if payment of plan fee is received before the expiration date of
the previous contract. If payment of plan fee is received after the expiration
date of the previous contract, coverage will begin 30 days after receipt of payment.
BHWC reserves the right to inspect covered systems and appliances during this
30-day waiting period. The homeowner agrees to cooperate. (See LIMITATIONS ON
LIABILITY, paragraph #17, “RENEWAL”).
New Construction Plan coverage begins on the first
anniversary of the close of sale and continues for four years from that date,
provided the New Construction Plan fees are received by BHWC within 14 days
from the close of sale. All covered items must be in good working condition at
the time coverage begins on the first anniversary after the close of sale.
Optional Seller’s Coverage, when selected, begins upon
acceptance by BHWC and continues for 180 days, close of sale, or listing
termination (whichever occurs first). Seller’s coverage only covers the
Standard Plan items (is not available for Optional Coverages).
Seller’s Coverage is not available on multi-units, homes over 5,000 square
feet, or for sale by owner transactions. When the Optional Seller’s Coverage is
selected, the heating system is limited to a combined aggregate of $500.00
maximum during listing period for diagnosis, repair and/or replacement.
Seller’s Coverage period may be extended at the sole discretion of BHWC. Preexisting
conditions are not covered for the seller.
COVERED SYSTEMS / APPLIANCES
BHWC will
repair or replace covered systems and appliances if they become inoperative due
to normal wear and tear during the term of this contract. Only those
systems and appliances specifically mentioned are covered, and only if they are
properly and permanently installed and located within the perimeter of the main
foundation of the home and/or detached garage, and were functioning in a safe
and proper manner on the effective date of this contract. KITCHEN
APPLIANCES: OVEN/RANGE (Gas or Electric); DISHWASHER; GARBAGE DISPOSAL; HOT
WATER DISPENSER; BUILT-IN TRASH COMPACTOR; BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN; BUILT-IN
FOOD CENTER. Not Covered: Cosmetic problems, such as chipping, dents or
scratches; trim kits; racks; rollers; baskets; lights; interior linings;
clocks; rotisseries; handles; knobs; buckets; lock & key assemblies;
shelves; removable accessories; timers; meat probes; refrigerator/stove
combination units; halogen units; electromagnetic induction units. HEATING
SYSTEM: Coverage is available on gas or electric heating systems not to
exceed 2 units. FURNACES: Forced Air, Floor, Gravity, or Wall. SYSTEMS: Heat
pump, Hot Water, or Radiant. If in the course of providing a covered repair, BHWC
determines that upgrades to a ducted heat pump system are required to comply
with 13 SEER and/or 7.7 HSPF requirements, BHWC will replace covered components
that are necessary to maintain compatibility with the replacement unit,
including the air handler, evaporative coil, transition, plenum, indoor
electrical, duct connection, accessible refrigerant and condensate drain lines,
and thermostatic expansion valve. Repair and replacements to hot water, hydronic, glycol, lithium, oil, diesel, radiant
and gravity flow systems are limited to $1,500. NOTE: On dual pack
systems the air conditioning side will only be covered if the air conditioning
option was requested and the additional premium has been paid. Not Covered: Malfunctions
caused by a failure to perform routine maintenance, including, but not limited
to, filter changes and cleaning; registers; grills; built-in heat lamps;
fireplaces and key valves; wood or pellet stoves; cable heat (in ceiling);
geo-thermal systems; collapsed, crushed, disintegrated or water damaged
ductwork; flues and vents; ductwork testing and/or sealing; humidifiers;
cleaning; filters; air filtration systems; portable heaters; zone control
systems; solar heating systems; stands; locating leaks to ductwork; diagnostic
testing of ductwork when required by law or when replacing equipment. ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL PANELS; SWITCHES; PLUGS; CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEMS; REPAIRS
ONLY TO WIRING AND LOW VOLTAGE INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEMS; TELEPHONE WIRING;
SMOKE DETECTORS. Not Covered: Light fixtures; remote controls; stretched
plugs; removable attachments, accessories, hoses, or central vacuum blockages;
meter and base; replacement of low voltage lighting systems; energy management
or lighting & appliance management systems; phone jacks; wiring which is
the property of the phone company. PLUMBING SYSTEM: WATER HEATER
(Gas/Electric, max 75 gal.); FLUSHING MECHANISMS; TOILET TANK AND BOWL
(replaced with two piece white builder’s standard when necessary); TUB AND
SHOWER VALVES; GAS, WATER, DRAIN/WASTE PIPE LEAKS; BUILT-IN BATHTUB WHIRLPOOL
MOTOR AND PUMP ASSEMBLY; PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INLINE SHUTOFF VALVE. Not
Covered: Fixtures; faucets; hose bibs; water conditioning equipment;
landscaping or fire suppression systems; sewage ejector pump; main shut off
valve; solar water heaters; water heater flues and vents; restrictions in fresh
water lines; electrolysis; water discoloration; bathtub jet plumbing; shower
heads and arms; bathtubs; fixtures; sinks; tub and shower base pans; tile;
caulking. Tankless and/or direct vent water heater
repairs and replacements are limited to $500. BHWC will not replace a water
heater because of noise and will not repipe the
dwelling. DRAIN LINES: BHWC will clear mainline stoppages that can be
cleared through an existing cleanout without excavation. Not Covered:
Hydro-jetting; broken or collapsed sewer lines outside the foundation;
stoppages or roots that prevent the effective use of an externally applied
sewer machine cable; removal of toilet; costs to install a ground level
cleanout; chemical treatment; leach lines; septic system pumps; cesspool.
PUMPS: SUMP PUMPS; RECIRCULATING
PUMPS. Costs to repair and/or replace pumps are limited to $500. Not Covered:
Septic system; jet pump; aerobic
pump.
FANS: KITCHEN/BATHROOM EXHAUST FANS; ATTIC FANS, WHOLE HOUSE FANS; CEILING
FANS. Fans will be replaced with builder’s standard, not
deluxe or premium. Not Covered: Noise; wobbling; light fixtures; remote
transmitters.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER: If replacing, BHWC will install system of comparable
capacity and one that conforms to applicable legal standards.
Not Covered: Doors; springs; remote transmitters; lights; hinges.
OPTIONAL
COVERAGES for Buyers Only The buyer is covered for the
following optional coverage when additional payment has been made at closing.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM: Coverage is available on cooling systems with
cooling capacity not exceeding 5 tons per unit (2 units maximum).
CONDENSER; COIL; EVAPORATIVE COOLING UNIT; COMPRESSOR AND MOTORS; BUILT –IN
WALL UNITS. If in the course of providing a
covered repair, BHWC determines that upgrades to a ducted air conditioning
system are required to comply with 13 SEER and/or 7.7 HSPF requirements,
BHWC will replace any covered components that are necessary to maintain
compatibility with the replacement unit, including the indoor furnace or air
handler, evaporative coil, transition, plenum, indoor electrical, duct
connection, accessible refrigerant and condensate drain lines, and thermostatic
expansion
valve. Not Covered: Malfunctions caused by a failure to perform routine
maintenance, including, but not limited to, filter changes and cleaning; cooler
pads;
gas or propane air conditioning systems; inaccessible refrigerant and
condensate drain lines; geo-thermal systems; water cooled systems; mismatched
systems; cleaning; filters; chillers; flues and vents; humidifiers; air
filtration systems; zone control systems; collapsed, crushed, disintegrated or
moisture
damaged ductwork; portable room or window units; registers; grills; stands;
locating leaks to ductwork; diagnostic testing of ductwork when required by law
or when replacing equipment.
RELOCATION/ALTERATION OPTION: BHWC will pay up to $1,000 aggregate (combined
limit for the term of the contract) to perform equipment
relocations and/or alterations that BHWC deems necessary to effect covered
repairs and replacements to heating, air conditioning, or water heaters.
Coverage extends to: structural items; access issues; vents; pads; stands;
roof jacks; outside electrical; inaccessible refrigerant lines; inaccessible
condensate
drain lines. Not Covered: Cleaning; permits; disposal costs; ductwork
testing and/or sealing.
SWIMMING POOL/SPA EQUIPMENT: Above ground and
accessible parts and components of the filtration, pumping, and heating system
(including the
pool sweep pump, blower motors, motor, and timer). Both pool and spa
equipment are covered if they utilize common
equipment. If they do not utilize
common equipment, then only one or the other is covered unless an additional
fee is paid. NOTE: Heater repairs and/or replacements caused by rust,
deterioration or corrosion are limited to $500 per contract. Not Covered:
Underground or inaccessible parts and components; cleaning equipment; pool
sweeps; damage due to a lack of maintenance or improper chemical balance;
lights; disposable filtration mediums; chlorinators; ionizers; ozone generators;
water chemistry control equipment; heat pumps; remote control systems;
motorized valves; valve actuators; computerized control boards; jets; fountain
or
waterfall pumps; covers and related equipment; structural defects;
solar-related equipment; skimmers.
KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR: Electrical or mechanical malfunction. Not
Covered: Insulation; racks; shelves; handles; lights; interior thermal
shells; filters; food
spoilage; stand alone freezers; refrigerator/stove combination units;
multi-media center; refrigerators located outside the kitchen area. NOTE:
Coverage for diagnosis,
access, repair or replacement of built-in kitchen refrigerators is limited to a
maximum of $5,000.
WASHER AND DRYER: Electrical or mechanical malfunction. Not Covered:
Cosmetic problems, such as chipping, dents or scratches; plastic mini-tubs;
soap
dispensers; filter and lint screens; venting; damage to laundry. Malfunctions
during the first 30 days of contract caused by rust are subject to review by
BHWC.
ROOF COVERAGE: Leaks resulting from rainwater penetrating the roof due
to normal wear and deterioration of the building materials covering the roof.
Costs of
diagnosis, repairs, parts and materials will be limited to $1,000 per contract.
This contract is limited to only those roofs that can be repaired. Under no
circumstances
will the dollar limitation be applied toward replacement. NOTE: Service
delays frequently occur during periods of rain and storms. While we make every
effort to
expedite service, no guarantees can be made. Under no circumstances is BHWC
liable for consequential damages caused by leaks.
Not Covered: Leaks that occur in a deck or balcony when said deck or
balcony serves as the roof of the structure below; leaks in patios, porches or
detached garages;
leaks that result from or that are caused by roof mounted installations;
skylights; un-workmanlike construction or repairs; missing or broken roof
shingles or tiles;
structural collapse due to earthquake, rot or improper design; persons walking
or standing on the roof; failure to perform normal maintenance to roof and
gutters; acts of
God; leaks manifested prior to the effective date of the contract.
SEPTIC TANK PUMPING: In the event a drain stoppage is due to septic tank
backup, BHWC will pump one septic tank, one time only.
Not Covered: The cost of
finding or gaining access to the septic tank; chemical treatments; leach lines;
septic system pumps; cesspool.
SEPTIC SYSTEM COVERAGE: Aerobic pump, sewage ejector pump, jet pump,
septic tank and line from house. Not Covered: Tile fields and leach
beds; leach
lines; lateral lines; insufficient capacity; clean out; pumping. Cost to
diagnose, repair and/or replace the system, including pumps, septic tank and/or
line is limited to a
total of $500 maximum.
EXTENDED PIPE LEAK: Concrete encased and/or underground pipe leaks
located outside the foundation of the covered structure, including waste, gas, and
drain
lines that service the main home or other home warranty covered structure only.
The leak must be a result of normal wear and tear. BHWC will pay up to $1,000
in the
aggregate for diagnosis, repair or replacement. Not Covered: Faucets;
hose bibs; gate valves; consequential damage; solar or sprinkler systems; above
or below ground
pool piping; landscape or downspout drain lines.
WELL PUMP SYSTEM COVERAGE: Well pump system that is the primary source
of water to the home and is used for domestic purpose only: PRESSURE,
HOLDING AND STORAGE TANKS; ABOVE GROUND PIPING AND ELECTRICAL LINES BETWEEN THE
TANK AND THE MAIN DWELLING; DROP
PIPE AND CABLE IN THE WELL; WELL PUMP (Maximum 2 HP).
Costs of repair and/or replacement of items other than the well pump, such as,
but not limited to, plumbing pipes, booster pump, tanks, electrical lines, and
labor to
remove and/or replace well pump are limited to $500 per contract. Not
Covered: Well casings; systems used partly or wholly for irrigation or
agricultural purposes; re-
drilling of wells.
RED TAG OPTION: If at the time of transfer of ownership a public utility
company red tags a covered system or appliance—declaring it unsafe to operate
and
declining to activate it—BHWC will repair or replace said system or appliance. Not
Covered: Public utility red tag issued prior to the effective date of this
contract.
Exempted properties under the TDS-14, unless utilities are on
at transfer of title.
MAXIMUM UPGRADE OPTION: The following items (which are excluded under
the standard contract) will be covered under the terms and conditions of the
contract:
APPLIANCES: Trim kits; racks; rollers;
baskets; interior linings; clocks; rotisseries; handles; knobs; buckets; lock
& key assemblies; self-cleaning
mechanisms, and shelves.
HEATING SYSTEM: Registers; grills; built-in heat lamps.
PLUMBING: Faucets (replaced with chrome builder’s standard); hose bibs; shower
heads and arms; toilets replaced with like quality up to $600 per
occurrence; water heater sediment.
FANS: Replacement of ceiling fans will be with like quality.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER: Springs; remote transmitters; hinges.
AIR CONDITIONING: (with purchase of air conditioning option) Registers; grills;
disposable filters.
LIMITED CODE UPGRADES: BHWC will pay up to $500 in the aggregate to correct
code violations and/or code upgrades in relation to a covered
heating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, or water heater service if
necessary to effect repair or replacement. The contract holder is responsible
for the
cost for changes or upgrades relating to hazardous material removal.
MISMATCHED/IMPROPER INSTALLATION: BHWC will repair or replace a system that was
improperly installed, modified, or repaired, or was not
properly matched in size or efficiency at any time prior to or during the
contract term, provided the system is not undersized for the home. If said
system
violates a code requirement, the $500 code limit applies.
STRUCTURAL
WARRANTY ENDORSEMENT (For Single Family Detached Homes Only): Upon receipt of
the completed, signed inspector checklist, and payment of the additional
premium for this endorsement, BHWC will repair or replace covered structural
system components listed as functional on the checklist provided: a) there is
an actual or anticipated failure of a covered component; b) the failure will
vitally affect the use of the home for residential purposes; and c) the covered component was in place, functional, and
permanently installed within the perimeter of the home on the effective date of
this warranty. Maximum coverage per warranty is $10,000; trade call fee for a
structural problem is $100 (this is higher than the regular BHWC trade call fee
and the 10/30 option does not apply). COVERED COMPONENTS OF THE STRUCTURAL
SYSTEM: Foundation; Foundation Walls; Sill Plates; Girder Posts; Headers; Floor
Joists and Sub floor; Sole Plates; Studs; Sheathing; Plates and Ceiling Joists;
Rafters; Roof Sheathing and Roof Boards; Partition Wall Studs; and other load
carrying structural components which constitute an integral part of the primary
structure. Not Covered: Failure due to earthquake, weather, flood, land
subsidence, slope failure and acts of God, fire, vandalism, pest damage, riot
and civil disobedience, accident, improper construction, substandard building
materials, design flaw, modifications that weaken a structural component or
that compromise the structural integrity of the dwelling, or the failure of any
component or system not listed as a covered item or defects discovered prior to
the effective date of this endorsement. Upgrades required by code, cosmetic
defects, and consequential loss or damage are not covered.
LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY
1
EMERGENCIES:
BHWC will consider a request for service to be an emergency ONLY if, in the
opinion of BHWC, the malfunction renders the house uninhabitable. Under no
circumstance will failure of an appliance be considered an emergency. In the
event BHWC determines that a malfunction has created an emergency, a reasonable
effort will be made to provide expedited services.
2
WHO
DOES THE WORK: BHWC
will respond to your request for service by dispatching a contractor or
technician. The contractor or technician will call you to schedule an
appointment to perform the requested service. Only the work specifically
authorized by BHWC will be performed. If you experience difficulties with the
contractor or technician, contact BHWC.
3
TRAVEL
TIME: If the covered property is in a remote area, or if it is necessary to
hire a technician who charges travel time, BHWC will pay up to a maximum of $75
for travel time. Travel time charges in excess of $75 will be paid by the
contract holder.
4
ACCESS: If it becomes necessary to gain
access to a malfunctioning system or appliance by opening a wall, floor, or
ceiling, BHWC will restore the opened area to a rough finish only. BHWC will
not refinish, restore or replace countertops, cabinets, floor or wall
coverings, or repair any cosmetic defect. Access to a covered item that is
restricted or limited is not covered, and it is the homeowner’s responsibility
to provide access to the covered item. If a malfunctioning system or part
thereof is encased in or covered by cement, and is within the perimeter of the
main foundation of the home or garage, the liability of BHWC for the repair or
replacement of said system is limited to $1,000 per contract (the $1,000
limitation includes cost of leak detection).
5
INADEQUATE
SIZE OR CAPACITY: If a system, appliance or component is determined to be
undersized or overloaded, or is proven to be inadequate,
repair or replacement of the malfunctioning system or appliance is not covered
by this contract.
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REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT: BHWC
solely will decide whether a malfunctioning system or appliance should be
repaired or whether it should be replaced. Replacements and repair parts will
be similar in features, efficiency, and capacity to those being repaired or
replaced, but may not match color, brand, or dimensions. Homemade, systems
classified by the manufacturer as commercial, and/or non-standard systems are
not covered. BHWC reserves the right to find, have made, or have rebuilt a
hard-to-locate part or component. BHWC reserves the right to provide cash in
lieu of a repair or replacement in the amount of our actual cost (less than
retail) to repair or replace such item.
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MODIFICATIONS/DISPOSAL
COSTS: BHWC is not responsible for modifications to pipe runs, flues, ducts,
electrical or plumbing systems, closets or any other structural modifications
and similar conditions needed for access, repairs, or installation of a covered
system. BHWC is not responsible for any costs to dispose of old parts or
equipment.
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OTHER
OPINIONS: BHWC reserves the right to get other opinions on the repair or
replacement cost. If BHWC decides to obtain other opinions, that decision will
not result in additional trade call fees to the contract holder.
9
BUILDING
CODE OR GOVERNMENT REGULATION: If building codes, Consumer Product Safety
Commission standards, or government regulations prevent BHWC from repairing or
replacing a system or appliance with like capacity, or design, BHWC’s liability is limited to the amount that it would
have cost to repair or replace the system or appliance in the absence of such
code or regulation. The contract holder is responsible for obtaining all
permits, correcting any existing code violations, hazardous material
removal/recapture and for any changes required by law.
10
DELAYS/MANUFACTURER’S
DEFECT: BHWC is not responsible for delays due to labor difficulties, weather,
delivery problems, availability of parts, or other events beyond its control.
If a failure is caused by a manufacturer’s defect, recall, defective materials
or parts, it shall not be covered. BHWC is not responsible for repair or
replacement of any system or appliance or component thereof that is determined
to be defective by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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ADDITIONAL
SERVICE CRITERIA: Contract
coverage will be extended to unknown pre-existing conditions provided the
defect or malfunction in a covered system or appliance was not discovered until
after the effective date of this contract and provided the defect or
malfunction would not have been apparent by visual inspection and simple
mechanical test prior to effective date. If the buyer or seller or agent of
either had prior knowledge of a defect or malfunction it will not be covered.
Malfunctions to any system, appliance or covered option caused by rust and/or
corrosion are excluded during the Seller’s Coverage period. Defects found at
the time of a home inspection report or by a utility company are excluded from
coverage until proof of repair is received by BHWC.
12
ACTS
OF GOD, ETC.: This contract does not cover damage to covered systems and
appliances resulting from acts of God, mold, storms, lightning, earthquake,
nuclear incidents, war, riot, vandalism, fire, flood, accidents, misuse,
neglect, pests, pets, freeze damage, odors, abnormal wear and tear, power
failure or shortage, surge or overload, attempted or improper previous repairs,
improper design or installation.
13
ELIGIBLE
PROPERTIES: This
contract covers a single family dwelling, less than 5,000 square feet, used
only for residential purposes. Homes over 5,000 square feet, multiple units,
guest houses, and other structures are covered only if the appropriate
additional fees are paid. A dwelling used for commercial purposes, or as a day
care center, fraternity/sorority house, rest home, or a school or for any other
non-residential use will not be covered.
14
COMMON
AREAS/COMMON SYSTEMS: If the covered dwelling is a condominium, townhouse,
mobile home, or multi-family dwelling, coverage is limited to those systems and
appliances located within the particular unit. Common areas or common systems
will not be covered.
15
CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES: This
contract does not provide coverage for damage caused to the home or its
contents by a malfunctioning system or appliance, including, but not limited
to, fire, water, and/or mold damage. BHWC is not responsible for any claim
arising out of any pathogenic organisms regardless of any event of cause that
contributed in any sequence to damage or injury. Pathogenic organisms mean any
bacteria, yeasts, mildew, virus, fungi, mold, or their spores, mycotoxins or other metabolic products.
16
RENTAL
PROPERTIES: If the covered property is a rental unit or if it becomes a rental
unit during the course of the contract, the contract holder must notify BHWC of
the mailing address of the property owner and must designate the party
responsible for the payment of any trade call fee before service is rendered.
17
RENEWAL/TRANSFER: Contract may be renewed at BHWC’s discretion only. In that event, contract holder will
be notified of the prevailing rate and terms of renewal. Contract rates may
increase upon renewal. This contract may be transferred if the property is sold
during the term of this contract; original contract holder must notify BHWC of
the change in ownership.
18
REMODELING/ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE, ETC.: Damage to a covered system or appliance caused by remodeling
activity or construction is not covered. Failures or malfunctions that result
from failure to perform routine cleaning and/or maintenance, improper
installation and/or design, or improper previous repairs and/or missing parts,
will not be covered.
19
VACANT
PROPERTIES: If a property is vacant and utilities are not on at walk-thru,
coverage will begin 10 days after all systems and appliances have been
activated, tested and determined to be operating properly.
20
CONTRACTORS’
WARRANTIES: BHWC will
warrant service performed while a contract is in effect as follows: 30 days
labor and 90 days parts from completion of the service call. Under no condition
will new service be initiated after the expiration date of the contract without
prior written approval.
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CANCELLATION: This plan is non-cancelable, except
for non-payment of contract or trade call fees, for fraud or misrepresentation
concerning any material fact pertaining to the coverage provided in this
contract, or upon mutual agreement between the contract holder and BHWC. If the
contract is cancelled, the contract holder shall be entitled to a pro-rata
refund of the paid contract fee for the unexpired term less service cost, less
a $25 administrative charge. All requests for cancellation must be submitted to
BHWC in writing.
BHWC LA CA
9-2007