As of July 1, 2026, Paragraph 24E now contains language requiring Sellers to have all utilities supplied to all systems from the date of ratification until settlement. While Paragraph 16 states that all utilities must be supplied for the property inspection, this update to Paragraph 24E establishes the timeframe for this obligation.
This means that all utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and any other services required to operate the home must be connected and functioning from the date of contract ratification until closing.
Listing agents should discuss this requirement with the Seller, and if the Seller is unwilling or unable to comply with this requirement, the purchase agreement will need to be modified accordingly.
Here is the exact language as seen in the CVR MLS Purchase Agreement:
24E. EQUIPMENT CONDITION AND INSPECTION: Seller shall convey and Purchaser agrees to accept the Property at settlement in its physical condition at the time the Date of Ratification, except as otherwise provided herein. Seller warrants that all appliances, heating and cooling equipment, plumbing systems and electrical systems will be in working order at the time of Settlement or at Purchaser’s occupancy, whichever occurs first. Seller agrees to deliver the Property in broom-clean condition and to exercise reasonable and ordinary care in the maintenance and upkeep of the Property between the date this Agreement is executed by Seller and Settlement or at Purchaser’s occupancy, whichever occurs first. Seller grants to Purchaser or their representatives the right to make a pre-occupancy or pre-settlement inspection to verify that the condition of the Property conforms to this Agreement and to ensure that repairs, if any, have been completed. Seller shall have all utilities supplied to all systems from the Date of Ratification until settlement.
For more resources, check out the CVR MLS Purchase Agreement Playbook.
And if you have any questions about utility obligations, please contact us at RiskManagement@RARealtors.com.
