On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) designated the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. On January 31, 2020, the United States Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary declared a public health emergency for the entire United States and on March 7, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a State disaster emergency for the entire State of New York (the “Emergency”).
By Executive Order, Governor Cuomo has directed that all businesses shall utilize, to the maximum extent possible, any telecommuting or work from home procedures in order to reduce the in-person workforce at any work locations by 100%. Essential businesses or entities providing essential services or functions to an essential business are not subject to the in-person restriction to the limited extent necessary to provide such service or function.
Empire State Development (ESD) has determined that real estate services shall be conducted remotely for all transactions, including appraisals, inspections and other services necessary to complete a transfer of real property; provided that any services and parts therein may be conducted in-person only to the extent legally necessary and in accordance with appropriate social distancing.
It may become necessary in limited circumstances for a real estate licensee, inspector, appraiser or other third party to access the Property. Such access raises the possibility of potential liability resulting from exposure to COVID-19.
By agreeing to permit such parties to enter the Property or by agreeing to enter the property, all parties acknowledge there is an assumption of exposure to COVID-19 and any and all consequences and/or injury which may result from such exposure, including but not limited to, physical and/or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, temporary or permanent disability, death or economic loss.
This disclosure will help you to make informed choices about access to the Property during the Emergency. The undersigned hereby acknowledge receipt of this COVID-19 Disclosure Statement.
The undersigned hereby acknowledge receipt of this COVID-19 Disclosure Statement.
[Buyer Name(s) and Signature(s)]
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This form was provided by [Name of Licensee] of [Name of Brokerage] a licensed real estate broker.
