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172 This Paragraph 9(0 shall not apply to a special benefit tax lien imposed by a community development district (CDD) '3 pursuant to Chapter 190, F.S., which lien shall be prorated pursuant to STANDARD K. T74 DISCLOSURES 175 10. DISCLOSURES: 176 (a) RADON GAS: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it is accumulated in a building in sufficient 177 quantities, may present health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Levels of radon that exceed federal 178 and state guidelines have been found in buildings in Florida. Additional information regarding radon and radon 179 testing may be obtained from your county health department. 180 (b) PERMITS DISCLOSURE: Except as may have been disclosed by Seller to Buyer in a written disclosure, Seller 181 does not know of any improvements made to the Property which were made without required permits or made 182 pursuant to permits which have not been properly closed. 183 (c) MOLD: Mold is naturally occurring and may cause health risks or damage to property. If Buyer is concerned or 184 desires additional information regarding mold, Buyer should contact an appropriate professional. 185 (d) FLOOD ZONE; ELEVATION CERTIFICATION: Buyer is advised to verify by elevation certificate which flood zone 186 the Property is in, whether flood insurance is required by Buyer's lender, and what restrictions apply to improving 187 the Property and rebuilding in the event of casualty. If Property is in a "Special Flood Hazard Area" or "Coastal 188 Barrier Resources Act" designated area or otherwise protected area identified by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 189 under the Coastal Barrier Resources Act and the lowest floor elevation for the building(s) and /or flood insurance 190 rating purposes is below minimum flood elevation or is ineligible for flood insurance through the National Flood 191* Insurance Program, Buyer may terminate this Contract by delivering written notice to Seller within (if left 192 blank, then 20) days after Effective Date, and Buyer shall be refunded the Deposit thereby releasing Buyer and 193 Seller from all further obligations under this Contract, failing which Buyer accepts existing elevation of buildings and 194 flood zone designation of Property. The National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (referred to as Biggert- 195 Waters 2012) may phase in actuarial rating of pre -Flood Insurance Rate Map (pre -FIRM) non -primary structures 196 (residential structures in which the insured or spouse does not reside for at least 80% of the year) and an elevation 197 certificate may be required for actuarial rating. 198 (e) ENERGY BROCHURE: Buyer acknowledges receipt of Florida Energy -Efficiency Rating Information Brochure 199 required by Section 553.996, F.S. 200 (f) LEAD-BASED PAINT: If Property includes pre -1978 residential housing, a lead-based paint disclosure is 11 mandatory. J2 (g) HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION/COMMUNITY DISCLOSURE: BUYER SHOULD NOT EXECUTE THIS 203 CONTRACT UNTIL BUYER HAS RECEIVED AND READ THE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION/COMMUNITY 204 DISCLOSURE, IF APPLICABLE. 205 (h) PROPERTY TAX DISCLOSURE SUMMARY: BUYER SHOULD NOT RELY ON THE SELLER'S CURRENT 206 PROPERTY TAXES AS THE AMOUNT OF PROPERTY TAXES THAT THE BUYER MAY BE OBLIGATED TO 207 PAY IN THE YEAR SUBSEQUENT TO PURCHASE. A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR PROPERTY 208 IMPROVEMENTS TRIGGERS REASSESSMENTS OF THE PROPERTY THAT COULD RESULT IN HIGHER 209 PROPERTY TAXES. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING VALUATION, CONTACT THE COUNTY 210 PROPERTY APPRAISER'S OFFICE FOR INFORMATION. 211 (i) FIRPTA TAX WITHHOLDING: Seller shall inform Buyer in writing if Seller is a "foreign person" as defined by the 212 Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act ("FIRPTA"). Buyer and Seller shall comply with FIRPTA, which may 213 require Seller to provide additional cash at Closing. If Seller is not a "foreign person", Seller can provide Buyer, at or 214 prior to Closing, a certification of non -foreign status, under penalties of perjury, to inform Buyer and Closing Agent 215 that no withholding is required. See STANDARD V for further information pertaining to FIRPTA. Buyer and Seller 216 are advised to seek legal counsel and tax advice regarding their respective rights, obligations, reporting and 217 withholding requirements pursuant to FIRPTA. 218 (j) SELLER DISCLOSURE: Seller knows of no facts materially affecting the value of the Real Property which are not 219 readily observable and which have not been disclosed to Buyer. Except as provided for in the preceding sentence, 220 Seller extends and intends no warranty and makes no representation of any type, either express or implied, as to 221 the physical condition or history of the Property. Except as otherwise disclosed in writing Seller has received no 222 written or verbal notice from any governmental entity or agency as to a currently uncorrected building, 223 environmental or safety code violation. 224 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, CONDITION, INSPECTIONS AND EXAMINATIONS 225 11. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE: Except for ordinary wear and tear and Casualty Loss, Seller shall maintain the Property, 226 including, but not limited to, lawn, shrubbery, and pool, in the condition existing as of Effective Date ("AS IS 227 Maintenance Requirement"). Buyer's Initials Page 4 of 11 Seller's Initials FloridaRealtors/FloridaBar-ASIS-2 Rev.8/13 © 2013 Florida Realtors®and The Florida Bar. All rights reserved. ............... ............. Serial#: 079677.200140-5020956 - --- 194