RESERVE STUDY AGREEMENT


    I GENERAL INFORMATION



    hereby request a Reserve Study for the property noted above, to be performed by Reserve Studies Inc. (hereinafter referred to as RSI),
    for our sole use and benefit. We warrant that we will carefully read the following agreement, Reserve Study, and any other information
    as may be presented by RSI. By initialing below, we acknowledge that we are bound by all the terms and conditions of this agreement.

    INITIAL HERE

    II FEES

    It is agreed that the cost of the Reserve Study shall be: payable to RSI as follows:
    fifty percent (50%) prior to commencement of work, fifty percent (50%) upon delivery of report.
    The above fees have been based upon information provided on the "Request For Proposal". Client shall review the Request For
    Proposal for accuracy and communicate any discrepancies to RSI upon receipt. RSI reserves the right to revise the quoted fees to
    adjust for any discrepancies.
    All billings are considered payable in full upon delivery of report. Unpaid accounts will be considered delinquent after 30 days and will
    be subject to a late fee of $20.00 plus a monthly finance charge (12% APR).
    In the event the Reserve Study becomes subject to litigation or other action, including a court action, mediation, or arbitration, any
    involvement on the part of RSI, including but not limited to preparation for and/or testifying in court or at arbitration, shall be subject to
    the terms of the standard retainer agreement and all time incurred by employees or principals of RSI related to such preparation and/or
    testimony or other required act, shall be billed at the stated rates.

    III SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF RESERVE STUDY

    The complete RSI Reserve Study shall consist of two main divisions:

    1. Condition of Property Survey: The purpose of the survey is to provide an educated estimate as to the anticipated remaining life
    expectancy, estimate current replacement cost, and quantification of those components that may require major repair or replacement within a
    30 year projection period. RSI can survey only those areas that are visible and readily accessible at the time of said survey. Client shall grant
    RSI and all necessary personnel proper access to the site for the performance of the survey. Client shall be responsible for providing RSI
    information concerning those concealed areas and components to which access is restricted. It shall be assumed that all components have
    been designed and constructed properly and that life cycles will approximate normal industry performance standards. RSI shall not be liable
    for accurate determination of remaining life expectancies of components that may have been improperly designed and constructed. Client
    understands that the survey is not for the purposes of ascertaining compliance with any standards, codes, ordinances or other regulations. On
    major components for which industry performance standards are not available and for which the client could have a potential liability, RSI may
    make arbitrary estimates based upon past performance, RSI's prior experience, or instructions from client. RSI, in conjunction with client,
    review of the "Request For Proposal", current budget, declaration, other pertinent documents, and a site survey, will prepare an inventory of
    components to be included in the study. Client shall be responsible for review of said inventory for errors and/or omissions therein as this can
    affect the outcome of the study. Client understands that they are responsible for all regular repairs and maintenance of the components as this
    can significantly affect life expectancy.
    Due to the nature and complexity of many properties, accurate measurement is not always practical.
    Client accepts the fact that some measurements may not be exact and that some approximation by RSI is inevitable. Client understands that
    the survey will be performed by personnel with an extensive background in general construction principles, however, such personnel are not
    specialists in every craft or profession. Therefore, if RSI recommends consultation with other specialized experts, client understands this must
    be performed at client’s expense. Client accepts that the study will be based upon conditions only as they exist on the day(s) of the survey
    and understands that anticipated events may not materialize and unpredictable circumstances could well occur. Rates of deterioration and
    repair/replacement costs frequently vary and such variations could significantly affect the study.

    2. Reserve Funding Study: The Reserve Funding Study will be based upon the results of the Condition of Property Survey, including
    remaining life expectancy, current replacement cost and component life cycles. RSI may incorporate assumptions into the study relating to
    investment yields, inflation applicable at the time of the study, previously scheduled special assessments and future regular assessment
    changes. RSI shall not be held responsible for the accuracy of information prepared and provided by others, or omissions of pertinent
    information. Client shall be responsible for supplying and verifying accuracy of all information on the "Financial Information Sheet". Client will
    be responsible for any study revision costs pertaining to errors or omissions thereon.
    Based upon information available, RSI agrees to provide
    sufficiently complete criteria to assist in compliance with the Reserve Study aspects of most Common Interest Development codes, standards
    and similar regulations, and AICPA guidelines. The funding study will include a computation of major component liability by year, a component
    replacement schedule, funding plans, funding plan graphs and a calculation of "percent funded". Due to constantly changing costs of inflation,
    investment yields and other factors, it is recommended that an update of the Reserve Study be performed on an annual basis.

    IV TYPE OF RESERVE STUDY (Type "Y" in one box only)

    H= Hard Copy, P = Paperless

    H

    P

    Complete RSI Reserve Study

    Update RSI Reserve Study With Site Visit

    Update RSI Reserve Study Without Site Visit

    Update non-RSI Reserve Study With Site Visit

    Update non-RSI Reserve Study Without Site Visit

    Refer to attached "Addendum" or "Request for Proposal" for explanation and limitations of each type of Reserve Study.

    V STANDARD OF CARE

    The RSI Reserve Study report will be prepared in a manner consistent with those levels of care and skill typical to those exercised by other
    members of the Reserve Study profession. RSI issues no warranties, express or implied on continued performance of both those examined
    components as well as those that were not examined.

    VI TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT

    This agreement may be terminated by either Client or RSI upon seven (7) days written notice. In the event of termination, the compensation due
    will be an amount equal to the unpaid billings plus a sum for the work performed but unbilled. If the preparation of a Reserve Study is in process
    at the time of termination, compensation shall be based upon the work completed on a time and material basis at the rates specified in the
    standard retainer agreement.

    VII DISPUTE RESOLUTION

    1. ARBITRATION Any dispute concerning the interpretation of this agreement or arising from the reserve study,
    except one for payment of fees, shall be resolved informally between the parties or by arbitration conducted in accordance
    with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that the parties shall select an arbitrator who is familiar with
    the reserve study profession. If the parties are unable to mutually select an arbitrator, the parties shall request and require
    the American Arbitration Association to select an arbitrator. Such selection shall be binding on the parties.

    2. ATTORNEY'S FEES The prevailing party in any dispute arising out of this agreement, the reserve study or the
    report thereon, shall be awarded all attorneys’ fees, arbitrator and other costs

    VII LIMIT OF LIABILITY

    RSI, its principals, agents, and employees shall have a limitation on liability as set forth below. This limitation applies to anyone who claims to
    have been damaged, or to have had to pay expenses, due to any alleged omission or mistake in the Reserve Study. This limitation is binding on
    the Client, members of Client’s association, or other similar groups, and on all spouses, heirs, principals, agents, designees, assigns thereof, and
    any other person or entity who may claim through the Client. Client acknowledges and agrees that it will accept a refund of the fees paid under
    this agreement as full settlement of any and all claims that may arise from this Reserve Study or RSI's correction thereof. Client assumes the risk
    of all loss greater than the fee paid for the Reserve Study.

    Client understands that a Reserve Study without a limit on liability to the fees paid is available for an additional fee. Please initial and remit the
    appropriate fees only if unlimited liability is desired:

    We (initial below) request a Reserve Study without such limitations for an ADDITIONAL fee of 100% of the fees stated in Section
    II above - with a $5,000 minimum
    .

    IX VALIDATION

    Should any provision of this agreement be deemed in violation of any law or ordinance, any such provision shall be deemed stricken from
    this agreement. The remainder of the provisions shall be deemed valid as though the stricken provisions were not a part thereof.
    The undersigned have read and agree to all the above terms and conditions. This agreement is construed to be in accordance with the laws of the state of California.

    I/We...



    am/are authorized to obligate the aforementioned client for the preparation of a Reserve Study by Reserve Studies Inc.

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    Executed on

    2020


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