{"id":897,"count":1,"description":"\r\nWhat is waiver?\r\n\r\nA waiver is a voluntary action that removes a party\u2019s right or ability in an agreement, while essentially removing a real or potential liability of another party in the agreement. The waiver is a separate document from a contract, but is related to conditions included in a contract.\r\nA real estate transaction contract will generally include some standard contingencies, such as a financing condition or an inspection condition. Once both parties agree in writing to the terms and conditions of the contract, the next paperwork step can be a waiver \u2013 a separate document that is signed when the buyer\/lessee is satisfied with\/willing to remove conditions and move forward with the sale\/lease.\r\n\r\nAs an example, if a prospective buyer or a business owner looking to lease a space decides to forego the property inspection, this party will sign a waiver to that effect. By signing the waiver, the prospective buyer\/lessee also relinquishes the right to make any claims in the future, with regard to property issues that may have been uncovered during the inspection. 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