State: New York
Contract of sale cooperative apartment. 7-2001
Prepared by the Committee on Condominium and Cooperative of the Real Property Section of the New York State Bar Association
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This Contract made as of between the "Seller" and the "Purchaser" identified below.
1.1.1 "Seller":
1.1.2 "Purchaser":
Prior names used by Seller:
Address:
S.S No.:
Address:
S.S No.:
1.2.1 "Seller's Attorney"
1.2.2 "Purchaser's Attorney"
1.4 The Managing Agent is (name, address and telephone, fax):
1.5 The real estate "Broker(s)" (see ¶ 12) is/are:
1.6 The name of the cooperative housing corporation ("Corporation") is:
1.7 The "Unit" number is:
1.8 The Unit is located in "Premises" known as:
1.9 The "Shares" are the shares of the Corporation allocated to the Unit.
1.10 The "Lease" is the Corporation's proprietary lease or occupancy agreement for the Unit, given by the Corporation which expires on
1.11 "Personalty" is the following personal property, to the extent existing in the Unit on the date hereof: the refrigerators, freezers, ranges, ovens, built-in microwave ovens, dishwashers, garbage disposal units, cabinets and counters, lighting fixtures, chandeliers, wall-to-wall carpeting, plumbing and heating fixtures, central air-conditioning and/or window or sleeve units, washing machines, dryers, screens and storm windows, window treatments, switch plates, door hardware, mirrors, built-ins not excluded in ¶ 1.12 and
1.12 Specifically excluded from this sale is all personal property not included in ¶ 1.11 and:
1.13 The sale include Seller's interest in ("Included Interests")
1.14 The "Closing" is the transfer of ownership of the Shares and Lease.
1.15 The date scheduled for Closing is ("Scheduled Closing Date") at (See ¶¶ 9 and 10)
1.16 The "Purchase Price" is: $
1.16.1 The "Contract Deposit" is: $
1.16.2 The "Balance" of the Purchase Price due at Closing is: (See ¶ 2.2.2)
1.17 The monthly "Maintenance" charge is $
1.18 The "Assessment", if any, payable to the Corporation, at the date of this Contract is $ , payable as follows:
1.19 shall pay the Corporation's flip tax, transfer fee (apart from the transfer agent fee) and/or waiver of option fee (“Flip Tax”), if any.
1.20 Financing Options (Delete two of the following ¶¶ 1.20.1, 1.20.2 or 1.20.3)
1.20.1 Purchaser may apply for financing in connection with this sale and Purchaser's obligation to purchase under this Contract is contingent upon issuance of a Loan Commitment Letter by the Loan Commitment Date (¶18.1.2).
1.20.2 Purchaser may apply for financing in connection with this sale but Purchaser's obligation to purchase under this Contract is not contingent upon issuance of a Loan Commitment letter.
1.20.3 Purchaser shall not apply for financing in connection with this sale.
1.21 If ¶ 1.20.1 or 1.20.2 apllies, the "Financing Terms" for ¶ 18 are: a loan of $ for a term of years or such lesser amount or shorter term as applied for or acceptable to Purchaser; and the "Loan Commitment Date" for ¶ 18 is calendar days after the Delivery Date.
1.22 The "Delivery Date" of this Contract is the date on which a fully executed counterpart of this Contract is deemed given to and received by Purchaser or Purchaser's Attorney as provided in ¶ 17.3.
1.23 All "Proposed Occupants" of the Unit are:
1.23.1 persons and relationship to Purchaser:
1.23.2 pets:
1.24 The Contract Deposit shall be held in
IOLA escrow account. If the account is a non-
IOLA account then interest shall be paid to the Party
entitled to the Contract Deposit. The Party receiving
the interest shall pay any income taxes thereon. The
escrow account shall be a segregated bank account at
Depository:
Address:
(See ¶ 27)
1.25 This Contract is continued on attached rider(s).
2.2.1 the Contract Deposit at the time of signing this Contract by Purchaser's good check to the order of Escrowee; and
2.2.2 the Balance at Closing, only by cashier's or official bank check or certified check of Purchaser payable to the direct order of Seller. The check(s) shall be drawn on and payable by a branch of a commercial or savings bank, savings and loan association or trust company located in the same City or County as the Unit. Seller may direct, on reasonable Notice (defined in ¶ 17) prior to Closing, that all or a portion of the Balance shall be made payable to persons other than Seller (see ¶ 17.7).
3 Personalty 3.1 Subject to any rights of the Corporation or any holder of a mort-gage to which the Lease is subordinate, this sale includes all of the Seller's interest, if any, in the Personalty and the Included Interests.4.1.1 Seller is, and shall at Closing be, the sole owner of the Shares, Lease, Personalty and Included Interests, with the full right, power and authority to sell and assign them. Seller shall make timely provision to satisfy existing security interest(s) in the Shares and Lease and have the same delivered at Closing (See ¶ 10.1);
4.1.2 the Shares were duly issued, fully paid for and are non-assessable;
4.1.3 the Lease is, and will at Closing be, in full force and effect and no notice of default under the Lease is now or will at Closing be in effect;
4.1.4 the Maintenance and Assessments payable as of the date hereof are as specified in ¶ 1.17 and 1.18;
4.1.5 as of this date, Seller neither has actual knowledge nor has received any written notice of any increase in Maintenance or any Assessment which has been adopted by the Board of Directors of the Corporation and is not reflected in the amounts set forth in ¶¶ 1.17and l.l8;
4.1.6 Seller has not made any material alterations or additions to the Unit without any required consent of the Corporation or, to Seller's actual knowledge, without compliance with all applicable law. This provision shall not survive Closing.
4.1.7 Seller has not entered into, shall not enter into, and has no actual knowledge of any agreement (other than the Lease) affecting title to the Unit or its use and/or occupancy after Closing, or which would be binding on or adversely affect Purchaser after Closing (e.g. a sublease or alteration agreement);
4.1.8 Seller has been known by no other name for the past 10 years except as set forth in ¶ 1.1.1.
4.1.9 at Closing in accordance with ¶ 15.2:
4.1.9.1 there shall be no judgments outstanding against Seller which have not been bonded against collection out of the Unit ("Judgments");
4.1.9.2 the Shares, Lease, Personalty and any Included Interests shall be free and clear of liens (other than the Corporation's general lien on the Shares for which no monies shall be owed), encumbrances and adverse interests ("Liens");
4.1.9.3 all sums due to the Corporation shall be fully paid by Seller to the end of the payment period immediately preceding the date of Closing;
4.1.9.4 Seller shall not be indebted for labor or material which might give rise to the filing of a notice of mechanic's lien against the Unit or the Premises; and
4.1.9.5 no violations shall be of record which the owner of the Shares and Lease would be obligated to remedy under the Lease.
4.2 Purchaser represents and covenants that:4.2.1 Purchaser is acquiring the Shares and Lease for residential occupancy of the Unit solely by the Proposed Occupants identified in ¶ 1.23
4.2.2 Purchaser is not, and within the past 7 years has not been, the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding;
4.2.3 if ¶ 1.20.3 applies, Purchaser shall not apply for financing in connection with this purchase.
4.2.4 Each individual comprising Purchaser is over the age of 18 and is purchasing for Purchaser's own account (beneficial and of record);
4.2.5 Purchaser shall not make any representations to the Corporation contrary to the foregoing and shall provide all documents in support thereof required by the Corporation in connection with Purchaser's application for approval of this transaction; and
4.2.6 there are not now and shall not be at Closing any unpaid tax liens or monetary judgments against Purchaser.
4.3 Each Party covenants that its representations and covenants contained in ¶ 4 shall be true and complete at Closing and, except for ¶ 4.1.6, shall survive Closing but any action based thereon must be instituted within one year after Closing.6.2.1 submit to the Corporation or the Managing Agent an application with respect to this sale on the form required by the Corporation, containing such data and together with such documents as the Corporation requires, and pay the applicable fees and charges that the Corporation imposes upon Purchaser. All of the foregoing shall be submitted within 10 business days after the Delivery Date, or, if ¶ 1.20.1 or 1.20.2 applies and the Loan Commitment Letter is required by the Corporation, within 3 business days after the earlier of (i) the Loan Commitment Date (defined in ¶ 1.21) or (ii) the date of receipt of the Loan Commitment Letter (defined in ¶ 18.1.2);
6.2.2 attend (and cause any Proposed Occupant to attend) one or more personal interviews, as requested by the Corporation; and
6.2.3 promptly submit to the Corporation such further references, data and documents reasonably requested by the Corporation.
6.3 Either Party, after learning of the Corporation's decision, shall promptly advise the other Party thereof. If the Corporation has not made a decision on or before the Scheduled Closing Date, the Closing shall be2
10.1.1 Seller's certificate for the Shares duly endorsed for transfer to Purchaser or accompanied by a separate duly executed stock power to Purchaser, and in either case, with any guarantee of Seller's signature required by the Corporation;
10.1.2 Seller's counterpart original of the Lease, all assignments and assumptions in the chain of
10.1.3 FIRPTA documents required by ¶ 25;
10.1.4 keys to the Unit, building entrance(s), and, if applicable, garage, mailbox, storage unit and any locks in the Unit;
10.1.5 if requested, an assignment to Purchaser of Seller's interest in the Personalty and Included Interests;
10.1.6 any documents and payments to comply with ¶ 15.2
10.1.7 If Seller is unable to deliver the documents required in ¶ 10.1.1 or 10.1.2 then Seller shall deliver or cause to be delivered all documents and payments required by the Corporation for the issuance of a new certificate for the Shares or a new Lease.
10.2 At Closing, Purchaser shall:10.2.1 pay the Balance in accordance with ¶ 2.2.2;
10.2.2 execute and deliver to Seller and the Corporation an agreement assuming the Lease, in the form required by the Corporation; and
10.2.3 if requested by the Corporation, execute and deliver counterparts of a new lease substantially the same as the Lease, for the balance of the Lease term, in which case the Lease shall be canceled and surrendered to the Corporation together with Seller's assignment thereof to Purchaser.
10.3 At Closing, the Parties shall complete and execute all documents necessary:10.3.1 for Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") form 1099-S or other similar requirements;
10.3.2 to comply with smoke detector requirements and any applicable transfer tax filings; and
10.3.3 to transfer Seller's interest, if any, in and to the Personalty and Included Interests.
10.4 Purchaser shall not be obligated to close unless, at Closing, the Corporation delivers:10.4.1 to Purchaser a new certificate for the Shares in the name of Purchaser; and
10.4.2 a written statement by an officer or authorized agent of the Corporation consenting to the transfer of the Shares and Lease to Purchaser and setting forth the amounts of and payment status of all sums owed by Seller to the Corporation, including Maintenance and any Assessments, and the dates to which each has been paid.
11 Closing Fees, Taxes and Apportionments11.1 At or prior to Closing,
11.1.1 Seller shall pay, if applicable:
11.1.1.1 the cost of stock transfer stamps; and
11.1.1.2 transfer taxes, except as set forth in ¶ 11.1.2.2
11.1.2 Purchaser shall pay, if applicable:
11.1.2.1 any fee imposed by the Corporation relating to Purchaser's financing; and
11.1.2.2 transfer taxes imposed by statute primarily on Purchaser (e.g., the "mansion tax"),
11.2 The Flip Tax, if any, shall be paid by the Party specified in ¶ 1.19.3
11.6 Each Party shall timely pay any transfer taxes for which it is primarily liable pursuant to law by cashier's, official bank, certified or attorney's escrow check. This ¶ 11.6 shall survive Closing.
11.7 Any computational errors or omissions shall be corrected within 6 months after Closing. This ¶11.7 shall survive Closing.
12 Broker12.1 Each Party represents that such Party has not dealt with any person acting as a broker, whether licensed or unlicensed, in connection with this transaction other than the Broker(s) named in ¶ 1.5.
12.2 Seller shall pay the Broker's commission pursuant to a separate agreement The Broker(s) shall not be deemed to be a third-party beneficiary of this Contract.
12.3 This ¶12 shall survive Closing, cancellation or termination of this Contract.
13 Defaults, Remedies and Indemnities13.1 In the event of a default or misrepresentation by Purchaser, Seller's sole and exclusive remedies shall be to cancel this Contract, retain the Contract Deposit as liquidated damages and, if applicable, Seller may enforce the indemnity in ¶ 13.3 as to brokerage commission or sue under ¶ 13.4. Purchaser prefers to limit Purchaser's exposure for actual damages to the amount of the Contract Deposit, which Purchaser agrees constitutes a fair and reasonable amount of compensation for Seller's damages under the circumstances and is not a penalty. The principles of real property law shall apply to this liquidated damages provision.
13.2 In the event of a default or misrepresentation by Seller, Purchaser shall have such remedies as Purchaser is entitled to at law or in equity, including specific performance, because the Unit and possession thereof cannot be duplicated.
13.3 Subject to the provisions of ¶ 4.3, each Party indemnifies and holds harmless the other against and from any claim, judgment, loss, liability, cost or expense resulting from the indemnitor's breach of any of its representations or covenants stated to survive Closing, cancellation or termination of this Contract. Purchaser indemnifies and holds harmless Seller against and from any claim, judgment, loss, liability, cost or expense resulting from the Lease obligations accruing from and after the Closing. Each indemnity includes, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements, court costs and litigation expenses arising from the defense of any claim and enforcement or collection of a judgment under this indemnity, provided the indemnitee is given Notice and opportunity to defend the claim. This ¶ 13.3 shall survive Closing, cancellation or termination of this Contract.
13.4 In the event any instrument for the payment of the Contract Deposit fails of collection, Seller shall have the right to sue on the uncollected instrument. In addition, such failure of collection shall be a default under this Contract, provided Seller gives Purchaser Notice of such failure of collection and, within 3 business days after Notice is given, Escrowee does not receive from Purchaser an unendorsed good certified check, bank check or immediately available funds in the amount of the uncollected funds. Failure to cure such default shall entitle Seller to the remedies set forth in ¶ 13.1 and to retain all sums as may be collected and/or recovered.
14 Entire Agreement; Modification14.1 All prior oral or written representations, understandings and agreements had between the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Contract, and with the Escrowee as to ¶ 27, are merged in this Contract, which alone fully and completely expresses the Parties’ and Escrowee's agreement.
14.2 The Attorneys may extend in writing any of the time limitations stated in this Contract. Any other provision of this Contract may be changed or waived
17.3.1 on the day delivered by hand;
17.3.2 on the business day following the date sent by overnight delivery;
17.3.3 on the 5th business day following the date sent by certified or registered mail; or
17.3.4 as to the Contract only, 3 business days following the date of ordinary mailing.
17.4 A Notice to Escrowee shall be deemed given only upon actual receipt by Escrowee.4
18.1.1 An "Institutional Lender" is any of the following that is authorized under Federal or New York State law to issue a loan secured by the Shares and Lease and is currently extending similarly secured loan commitments in the county in which the Unit is located: a bank, savings bank, savings and loan association, trust company, credit union of which Purchaser is a member, mortgage banker, insurance company or governmental entity.
18.1.2 A "Loan Commitment Letter" is a written offer from an Institutional Lender to make a loan on the Financing Terms (see ¶ 1.21) at prevailing fixed or adjustable interest rates and on other customary terms generally being offered by Institutional Lenders making cooperative share loans. An offer to make a loan conditional upon obtaining an appraisal satisfactory to the Institutional Lender shall not become a Loan Commitment Letter unless and until such condition is met. An offer conditional upon any factor concerning Purchaser (e.g. sale of current home, payment of outstanding debt, no material adverse change in Purchaser's financial condition, etc.) is a Loan Commitment Letter whether or not such condition is met. Purchaser accepts the risk that, and cannot cancel this Contract if, any condition concerning Purchaser is not met.
18.2 Purchaser, directly or through a mortgage broker registered pursuant to Article 12-D of the Banking Law, shall diligently and in good faith:18.2.1 apply only to an Institutional Lender for a loan on the Financing Terms (see ¶ 1.21) on the form required by the Institutional Lender containing truthful and complete information, and submit such application together with such documents as the Institutional Lender requires, and pay the applicable fees and charges of the Institutional Lender, all of which shall be performed within 5 business days after the Delivery Date;
18.2.2 promptly submit to the Institutional Lender such further references, data and documents requested by the Institutional Lender; and
18.2.3 accept a Loan Commitment Letter meeting the Financing Terms and comply with all requirements of such Loan Commitment Letter (or any other loan commitment letter accepted by Purchaser) and of the Institutional Lender in order to close the loan; and
18.2.4 furnish Seller with a copy of the Loan Commitment Letter promptly after Purchaser's receipt thereof.
18.2.5 Purchaser is not required to apply to more than one Institutional Lender.
18.3 If ¶ 1.20.1 applies, then18.3.1 provided Purchaser has complied with all applicable provisions of ¶ 18.2 and this ¶ 18.3, Purchaser may cancel this Contract as set forth below, if:
18.3.1.1 any Institutional Lender denies Purchaser's application in writing prior to the Loan Commitment Date (see ¶ 1.21); or
18.3.1.2 a Loan Commitment Letter is not issued by the Institutional Lender on or before the Loan Commitment Date; or
18.3.1.3 any requirement of the Loan Commitment Letter other than one concerning Purchaser is not met (e.g. failure of the Corporation to execute and deliver the Institutional Lender's recognition agreement or other document, financial condition of the Corporation, owner occupancy quota, etc.); or
18.3.1.4 (i) the Closing is adjourned by Seller or the Corporation for more than 30 business days from the Scheduled Closing Date and (ii) the Loan Commitment Letter expires on a date more than 30 business days after the Scheduled Closing Date and before the new date set for Closing pursuant to this paragraph and (iii) Purchaser is unable in good faith to obtain from the Institutional Lender an extension of the Loan Commitment Letter or a new Loan Commitment
18.3.2 Purchaser shall deliver Notice of cancellation to Seller within 5 business days after the Loan Commitment Date if cancellation is pursuant to ¶ 18.3.1.1 or 18.3.1.2 and on or prior to the Scheduled Closing Date if cancellation is pursuant to ¶ 18.3.1.3 or 18.3.1.4.
18.3.3 If cancellation is pursuant to ¶ 18.3.1.1, then Purchaser shall deliver to Seller, together with Purchaser's Notice, a copy of the Institutional Lender's written denial of Purchaser's loan application. If cancellation is pursuant to ¶ 18.3.1.3, then Purchaser shall deliver to Seller together with Purchaser's Notice evidence that a requirement of the Institutional Lender was not met.
18.3.4 Seller may cancel this Contract by Notice to Purchaser, sent within 5 days after the Loan Commitment Date, if Purchaser shall not have sent bv then either (i) Purchaser's Notice of cancellation or (ii) a copy of the Loan Commitment Letter to Seller, which cancellation shall become effective if Purchaser does not deliver a copy of such Loan Commitment Letter to Seller within 10 business days after the Loan Commitment Date.
18.3.5 Failure by either Purchaser or Seller to deliver Notice of cancellation as required by this ¶ 18.3 shall constitute a waiver of the right to cancel under this ¶ 18.3.
18.3.6 If this Contract is canceled by Purchaser pursuant to this ¶ 18.3, then thereafter neither Party shall have any further rights against, or obligations or liabilities to, the other by reason of this Contract, except that the Contract Deposit shall be promptly refunded to Purchaser and except as set forth in ¶ 12. If this Contract is canceled by Purchaser pursuant to ¶ 18.3.1.4, then Seller shall reimburse Purchaser for any non-refundable financing and inspection expenses and other sums reimbursable pursuant to ¶ 16.
18.3.7 Purchaser cannot cancel this Contract pursuant to ¶ 18.3.1.4 and cannot obtain a refund of the Contract Deposit if the Institutional Lender fails to fund the loan:
18.3.7.1 because a requirement of the Loan Commitment Letter concerning Purchaser is not met (e.g., Purchaser's financial condition or employment status suffers an adverse change; Purchaser fails to satisfy a condition relating to the sale of an existing residence, etc.) or
18.3.7.2 due to the expiration of a Loan Commitment Letter issued with an expiration date that is not more than 30 business days after the Scheduled Closing Date.
19 Singular/Plural and Joint/Several5
26.1.1 the Corporation is in good standing;
26.1.2 the Corporation has fee or leasehold title to the Premises, whether or not marketable or insurable; and
26.1.3 there is no pending in rem action, tax certificate/lien sale or foreclosure action of any underlying mortgage affecting the Premises.
26.2 If any requirement in ¶ 26.1 is not satisfied at the time of the Closing, Purchaser shall give Seller Notice and if the same is not satisfied within a reasonable period of time thereafter, then either Party way cancel this Contract (pursuant to ¶ 16.3) by Notice.6
In Witness Whereof, the parties hereto have duly executed this Contract on the day and year first above written.
CONTRACTS OF SALE NY05: CONTRACT OF SALE - COOPERATIVE APARTMENT 2001