Contingency
Last updated 2026-08-01
FTC
Updated 2026-08-01
A condition that must be met before a contract is legally binding. For example, home purchasers often include a home inspection contingency; the sales contract is not binding unless and until the purchaser has the home inspected.
FTC Real Estate Terms
FTC · pp. 4–5
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