After Closing (a) In the event that after taking possession of the Dwelling, the Purchaser shall complete and/or install any additions and/or improvements such as, but not limited to, porches, patios, plantings, paved driveways, pools or hot tubs, curbs or fences which are located within 6 feet of an external wall or within any area which interfere with the Vendor or Subdivider installing any required services, the Purchaser will remove such addition and/or improvements within 5 business days of written request from the Vendor and prior to the Vendor taking any corrective actions which it is required to take.
(b) In the event that after taking possession of the Dwelling, the Purchaser shall complete and/or install any improvements, additions or alterations thereto, including, but not limited to, finishing basement, wallpapering, cabinetry and/or mouldings and/or finishings, porch tiles or finishes, pools or hot tubs the Purchaser shall be required to remove such improvements, additions or alterations at his own expense, in the event that the Vendor shall be required to carry out any repairs or replacements to the Dwelling in the area of such improvements, additions or alterations.
(c) The Purchaser acknowledges that grading and sodding shall be done between June and October (weather permitting and subject to availability of supplies) of any year as per the Vendor's scheduling program. The Purchaser agrees that he shall be solely responsible for watering and general maintenance of sod from the Closing or from the date that sod is laid, whichever shall be the later, and the Vendor shall have no obligation in that regard. In the event the Vendor is, for any reason, required to replace laid sod, the Vendor shall not be obligated to do so until payment has been made therefor by the Purchaser and if so replaced, the Purchaser agrees to reimburse the Vendor for the costs and expenses of same as determined by the Vendor, which costs and expenses may be deducted from the Security Deposit at the Vendor's sole, absolute and unfettered discretion. Further, the Purchaser acknowledges that the order of closing of the Property and/or the order of completion or closing of other lots sold by the Vendor is not indicative of the order of sodding of the Property and said other lots.
(d) The Purchaser covenants to occupy the Dwelling forthwith after Closing. The Purchaser agrees not to finish the whole or any part of the basement of the Dwelling for a period of 24 months after the Closing or such longer period which is equivalent to the warranty period under the Warranty Act for basement repairs. The Purchaser hereby releases the Vendor from any liability whatsoever in respect of water damage to basement improvements and chattels stored in basement resulting from water seepage or leakage, including any consequential damages arising therefrom.
(e) The Purchaser acknowledges that the Vendor has a master key for the subdivision and in the event that the Purchaser wishes to change any locks, he may do so, at his own expense, any time after Closing.
(f) If settlement occurs due to soil disturbances around the Dwelling, the walkways, driveways and sodded areas, all minor settlements shall be the responsibility of the Purchaser, and the Vendor will rectify any major settlement once only, and such work, unless of an emergency nature, will be completed when reasonably feasible and according to the Vendor's work program and availability of materials and tradesmen's services. The Vendor is not responsible for any damage to the Dwelling which the Vendor considers of a minor nature by reason of such settlement.
(g) No request by the Purchaser for homeowner service will be processed by the Vendor unless such request is in writing other than emergency service, such as no heat, water or electricity. In the event the Vendor is requested by the Purchaser to perform a homeowner service call for repairs relating to construction or work performed by the Vendor and the Vendor determines in its sole discretion that such repair is required due to any negligent act or omission either through the neglect or omission of the Purchaser, the Purchaser shall pay to the Vendor the sum of $350.00 per homeowner service call, plus the cost of all materials utilized by the Vendor in making such repair, plus Applicable Taxes thereon.
(h) The Purchaser agrees that after Closing, if required by the Municipality or any public or private utility such as the local electric authority, gas company, telecommunication or television system provider he will grant an easement for the installation and maintenance of sewers, water mains, lines or any other similar installations.
