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; or
e. any Covenant or Private Right excepted in Schedule B or rules or regulations promulgated by the Department of Community Affairs (“DCA”) or Council on Affordable Housing (“COAH”) or any other federal, state or local governmental body or agency or any federal or state laws with regard to affordable housing or matters related thereto.
[Witness clause optional]
STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY
By: _______________________________________
Authorized Signatory
For issuing guidelines on this form, see Guidelines.