{"id":6679,"date":"2019-04-27T00:19:01","date_gmt":"2019-04-27T06:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/?p=6679"},"modified":"2025-08-16T18:37:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T00:37:28","slug":"contract-for-deed-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"Contract for Deed Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#Contract_for_Deed_Examples\" >Contract for Deed Examples<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#1_Parties\" >1. Parties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#2_Property\" >2. Property<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#3_Payment\" >3. Payment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#4_Escrow\" >4. Escrow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#5_Title\" >5. Title<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#6_Encumbrance\" >6. Encumbrance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#7_Taxes\" >7. Taxes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#8_Insurance\" >8. Insurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#9_Fees\" >9. Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#10_Compliance\" >10. Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#11_Disclosure\" >11. Disclosure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#12_Disclaimer\" >12. Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#13_Due_Diligence\" >13. Due Diligence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#14_Inspection\" >14. Inspection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#15_Right_of_Entry\" >15. Right of Entry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#16_Use_Possession\" >16. Use, Possession<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#17_Use_Occupancy\" >17. Use, Occupancy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#18_Use_Tax_Benefits\" >18. Use, Tax Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#19_Use_Lawful\" >19. Use, Lawful<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#20_Use_Improvements\" >20. Use, Improvements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#21_Use_Vegetation\" >21. Use, Vegetation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#22_Default\" >22. Default<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#23_Acceleration\" >23. Acceleration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#24_Forfeiture\" >24. Forfeiture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#25_Cancellation\" >25. Cancellation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#26_Conveyance_Deed\" >26. Conveyance Deed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#27_Recording\" >27. Recording<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#28_General_Boilerplate\" >28. General (Boilerplate)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/contract-for-deed-examples\/#Contract_for_Deed_Comments\" >Contract for Deed Comments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contract_for_Deed_Examples\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignleft wp-image-6683 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/wp-content\/uploads\/contract-for-deed-examples.jpg\" alt=\"contract for deed\" width=\"320\" height=\"200\" \/>Contract for Deed Examples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A <strong>Contract for Deed<\/strong> is also known as a <strong>land contract<\/strong>, land installment contract, or bond for deed. It allows a property owner (vendor or seller), to sell a property using <strong>seller financing<\/strong> to a buyer (vendee) who may not qualify for a traditional real estate loan from a third party lender, or does not have a large down payment, or who wants to close the deal more quickly, with lower closing costs. Or, the lender may not make loans for raw land.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Easy qualifying, affordable monthly payments, and low money down terms expand the number of potential buyers, especially when traditional lenders are using strict rules. The buyer and seller agree on the financing and payment terms. The usual financing is <strong>short-term<\/strong>, for a few years, until the buyer can qualify for traditional financing. Closing may be scheduled with a <strong>title company<\/strong>, <strong>real estate attorney<\/strong> or self-closing in person or by mail, with a <strong>notary<\/strong> used to verify identification and notarize documents.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The seller retains the <strong>legal title<\/strong> (the <strong>deed<\/strong>) to the property until the balance is paid in full.\u00a0 The buyer receives <strong>equitable title<\/strong> at closing, for the possession and use of the property. The buyer receives legal title once the final payment is made. If the buyer is paying in full at closing, the buyer receives the deed once the funds have cleared.\u00a0 Monthly payments may be made through an <strong>escrow company<\/strong> or <strong>loan servicer<\/strong> for a service fee.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are many examples and variations of Contract for Deed <strong>legal forms<\/strong> and provisions. Laws vary by state and change over time. Some federal laws may apply. Some terms and provisions are required by law, other provisions are recommended by attorneys, or good practices, or chosen by the document preparer. Certain provisions may be used and preferred by some, while they are unused, unliked or modified by others.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The contract for deed terms and provisions may be grouped into different categories as shown below. Over 100 possible provisions in 28 categories are listed as a convenience for review when creating or using a contract for deed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The buyer and seller should both consult with an experienced <strong>real estate attorney<\/strong>, familiar with real estate and contract for deed laws, terms, and wording. Some provisions might tend to favor the buyer or the seller. Act in <strong>good faith<\/strong>. Avoid any unlawful, unethical or predatory provisions or practices.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Several <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/legal-forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>legal forms<\/strong><\/a><\/span> publishers sell Contract for Deed legal forms. A real estate attorney can provide legal advice and prepare a customized document, suitable for your particular location, property type, and situation.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Parties\"><\/span>1. Parties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Return to mailing address (if recorded)<br \/>\nNames of contract parties<br \/>\nVesting as sole, joint tenants, TIC, LLC, trust<br \/>\nSigning parties addresses and phone numbers<br \/>\nSigning parties email<br \/>\nBuyer&#8217;s age<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Property\"><\/span>2. Property<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6685\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/wp-content\/uploads\/WHM_photo_6_mountains_lake.jpg\" alt=\"Wild Horse Mesa mountains Lake Sanchez\" width=\"150\" height=\"102\" \/>Property legal description, address<br \/>\nAssessor&#8217;s Parcel Number (APN)<br \/>\nProperty size, over 1.0 acre<br \/>\nImprovements included, if any<br \/>\nAppurtenances<br \/>\nEasements<br \/>\nCondition of improvements, boundary, delivered &#8220;AS IS&#8221;<br \/>\nMineral rights included<br \/>\nMineral rights not included<br \/>\nPersonal property schedule attached<br \/>\nBill of sale for personal property<br \/>\nHistoric or archaeological structures or artifacts<br \/>\nPersonal property, improvements, code violations left by Buyer<br \/>\nSeller right to deliver substitute property<br \/>\nBuyer right to exchange property<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Payment\"><\/span>3. Payment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Purchase price<br \/>\nConsideration<br \/>\nSecurity agreement<br \/>\nInterest rate<br \/>\nInterest rate increase on default<br \/>\nPayment terms, amount, frequency, balloon<br \/>\nMonthly payment methods, ACH, no credit card<br \/>\nBuyer&#8217;s authorizes Seller to obtain credit report<br \/>\nLate fees<br \/>\nBounced check, non-sufficient funds<br \/>\nTruth In Lending, finance charges<br \/>\nPrepayment allowed, no penalty<br \/>\nPrepayment discount<br \/>\nSeller&#8217;s right to pay or perform Buyer&#8217;s obligations<br \/>\nPromissory note attached<br \/>\nCredit card number, expiration date<br \/>\nAnnual skip payment coupons<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Escrow\"><\/span>4. Escrow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Escrow agreement<br \/>\nEscrow agent fees<br \/>\nEscrow impound for taxes, assessments, insurance<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Title\"><\/span>5. Title<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Title policy, abstract<br \/>\nConveyance or mortgage by Seller<br \/>\nAssignment, conveyance or sale by Seller<br \/>\nAssignment, conveyance or sale by Buyer<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Encumbrance\"><\/span>6. Encumbrance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Existing liens disclosure<br \/>\nDefault if Buyer causes lien against property<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Taxes\"><\/span>7. Taxes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Payment of taxes, assessments<br \/>\nW-9 or W-8BEN required<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Insurance\"><\/span>8. Insurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Payment of insurance<br \/>\nSeller named as additional insured<br \/>\nProof of insurance<br \/>\nUse of insurance claim proceeds<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Fees\"><\/span>9. Fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recording fees<br \/>\nDocument preparation fee<br \/>\nClosing expenses<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Compliance\"><\/span>10. Compliance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mandatory provisions required by state or federal law<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Disclosure\"><\/span>11. Disclosure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5192\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/wp-content\/uploads\/law-library-books-145x100.jpg\" alt=\"law library books\" width=\"145\" height=\"100\" \/>Mandatory disclosures required by law<br \/>\nDisclosure requirements<br \/>\nDisclosure status of roads, utilities<br \/>\nSeller must disclose any legal notices or actions against property<br \/>\nBuyer must disclose any legal notices or actions against property<br \/>\nBuyer must notify Seller of hazards, complaints, demands, liens affecting property<br \/>\nProperty Report, Interstate Land Sales Act ILSA<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Disclaimer\"><\/span>12. Disclaimer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No Seller representations of current, future value<br \/>\nSeller provides county plot map, not re-survey<br \/>\nDisclaim accurate boundaries, suitability, utilities, percolation, access, directions, map data, mineral rights, association fees, local bond assessments<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Due_Diligence\"><\/span>13. Due Diligence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Buyer due diligence<br \/>\nBuyer shall verify measurements, information, specifications<br \/>\nBuyer affidavit of inspection and suitability<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Inspection\"><\/span>14. Inspection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Buyer&#8217;s right of 30-day inspection, cancellation, refund<br \/>\nSeller&#8217;s right of inspection<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Right_of_Entry\"><\/span>15. Right of Entry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Seller&#8217;s right to maintain, repair, secure, protect property<br \/>\nSeller&#8217;s right to post sign or legal notice on property<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Use_Possession\"><\/span>16. Use, Possession<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Possession of property<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Use_Occupancy\"><\/span>17. Use, Occupancy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No residency allowed until deed issued to Buyer<br \/>\nPersonal use only, no leasing, agricultural or commercial use<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Use_Tax_Benefits\"><\/span>18. Use, Tax Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Buyer receives tax benefits of ownership<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Use_Lawful\"><\/span>19. Use, Lawful<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1946\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/wp-content\/uploads\/CO-Supreme-Court-scales-240x240-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"CO Supreme Court scales\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/>Comply with laws, ordinances, regulations, land use code<br \/>\nBuyer initials receipt of subdivision covenants<br \/>\nComply with subdivision covenants, if any<br \/>\nNo campfires, nuisance or waste activity by Buyer<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Use_Improvements\"><\/span>20. Use, Improvements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maintenance of property and improvements<br \/>\nAlterations, additions, improvements, permits<br \/>\nNo excavation, drilling, construction allowed until deed issued to Buyer<br \/>\nBuyer must notify Seller before proposed work, contractors<br \/>\nNo right to remove buildings, improvements, fixtures<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Use_Vegetation\"><\/span>21. Use, Vegetation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No right to plant, cut or harvest any trees, plants, crops<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Default\"><\/span>22. Default<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Default by Buyer<br \/>\nDefault by Buyer, initials<br \/>\nDefault in taxes, insurance, assessments<br \/>\nDefault by Seller<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Acceleration\"><\/span>23. Acceleration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Acceleration of balance due<br \/>\nReinstatement after acceleration<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Forfeiture\"><\/span>24. Forfeiture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Full forfeiture of payments<br \/>\nPartial forfeiture of payments<br \/>\nBuyer signs Cancellation, Release, settle outside of court<br \/>\nBuyer delivers Quitclaim deed on default<br \/>\nEstoppel Affidavit, Deed in Lieu from Buyer<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Cancellation\"><\/span>25. Cancellation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Buyer right to cancel for 3 days<br \/>\nBuyer right to cancel and refund for 12 months<br \/>\nBuyer right to refund if septic permit denied<br \/>\nParties may cancel by written termination agreement<br \/>\nCondemnation, eminent domain<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"26_Conveyance_Deed\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignleft wp-image-6686 size-thumbnail\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/wp-content\/uploads\/deed-100x100.jpg\" alt=\"deed, contract for deed\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/>26. Conveyance Deed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Deed type and delivery<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"27_Recording\"><\/span>27. Recording<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recording of contract allowed on request<br \/>\nRecording of contract by Buyer required<br \/>\nRecording of assignments required<br \/>\nSeller files notice of transfer w county treasurer<br \/>\nSeller files transfer declaration w county assessor<br \/>\nRecording of contract prohibited<br \/>\nRecording of contract or memorandum prohibited<br \/>\nRecording of affidavit of equitable interest prohibited<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"28_General_Boilerplate\"><\/span>28. 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