ALTA Endorsement 9.9-06 (Private Rights - Owner's Policy) (4-2-13)

 ENDORSEMENT

Attached to Policy No. __________

Issued by

STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY
 

1. The insurance provided by this endorsement is subject to the exclusions in Section 4 of this endorsement; and the Exclusions from Coverage, the Exceptions from Coverage contained in Schedule B, and the Conditions in the policy. 

2. For the purposes of this endorsement only:

a.  “Covenant” means a covenant, condition, limitation or restriction in a document or instrument recorded in the Public Records at Date of Policy.

b.  “Private Right” means (i) an option to purchase; (ii) a right of first refusal; or (iii) a right of prior approval of a future purchaser or occupant. 

3. The Company insures against loss or damage sustained by the Insured under this Owner’s Policy if enforcement of a Private Right in a Covenant affecting the Title at Date of Policy based on a transfer of Title on or before Date of Policy causes a loss of the Insured’s Title.  

4. This endorsement does not insure against loss or damage (and the Company will not pay costs, attorneys' fees, or expenses) resulting from:

a.  any Covenant contained in an instrument creating a lease;

b.  any Covenant relating to obligations of any type to perform maintenance, repair, or remediation on the Land;

c.  any Covenant relating to environmental protection of any kind or nature, including hazardous or toxic matters, conditions, or substances; or

d.  any Private Right in an instrument identified in Exception(s) ______ in Schedule B. 

This endorsement is issued as part of the policy. Except as it expressly states, it does not (i) modify any of the terms and provisions of the policy, (ii) modify any prior endorsements, (iii) extend the Date of Policy, or (iv) increase the Amount of Insurance. To the extent a provision of the policy or a previous endorsement is inconsistent with an express provision of this endorsement, this endorsement controls. Otherwise, this endorsement is subject to all of the terms and provisions of the policy and of any prior endorsements.

[Witness clause optional]

STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY

By: _______________________________________
         Authorized Signatory