Repair and Restoration Obligation Provision

A Repair and Restoration Obligation Provision is an obligation provision that mandates the repair and restoration of property to its original state following damage or deterioration.

• Context:
  • It can (typically) specify conditions under which the repair or restoration must be initiated and completed.
  • It can (often) include details on the standards of restoration expected, such as "to its original condition" or "using specified materials."
  • It can range from being applicable in lease agreements, where a tenant or lessor is responsible for the maintenance, to construction contracts where a contractor must fix defects during a warranty period.
  • It can also specify the roles and responsibilities of involved parties, such as landlords, tenants, contractors, or property managers.
  • It can be enforced through legal action if the obligated party fails to comply with the terms set forth in the provision.
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• Example(s):
  • An Annotated Repair and Restoration Obligation Provision (repair and restoration obligation provision), such as:
    • “Upon casualty damage_{(Triggering Condition, Casualty Damage Event)}¹, the Lessor is to begin and continue repairs to the Leased Premises_{(Primary Obligation, Lessor Obligation, Repair Obligation, Lessor)}² in a timely and thorough manner_{(Manner of Performance, Reasonableness Standard)}³, with the aim of restoring to its prior condition_{(Restoration Standard, Pre-Casualty Condition Standard)}⁴," Casualty Repair Obligation, Four-Element Provision.
  • A Residential Lease Repair Provision in a housing lease, such as:
    • “Tenant shall, at Tenant’s expense, make all repairs to the Premises which may become necessary by reason of Tenant’s misuse or neglect_{(Tenant Obligation, Misuse, Neglect)}¹ and shall repair and restore the Premises to good condition upon termination of this lease, reasonable wear and tear excepted_{(Termination Clause, Reasonable Wear and Tear)}²."
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • General Maintenance Clauses, which typically only require regular upkeep rather than full restoration.
  • As-Is Purchase Agreements, where properties are bought in their current state without the seller's obligation for any repairs.
• See: Contractual Obligation, Property Law, Lease Agreement, Construction Law, Annotated Obligation Provision.

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