Subject-to-Inspection Condition
nounsub·ject-to-in·spec·tion con·di·tionpronounced SUB-jekt-too-in-SPEK-shən kən-DISH-ən
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Subject-to-Inspection Condition mean?
A clause in a property contract that makes the sale conditional on the buyer obtaining a building and pest inspection report that is satisfactory to them. If the buyer is not satisfied, they can terminate the contract and recover their deposit, provided they act within the deadline and meet any reasonableness requirements.
How the noun Subject-to-Inspection Condition is used
Thanks to the subject-to-inspection condition, we could walk away after the building report found significant structural cracking.
Synonyms
building inspection clause, inspection contingency
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