Utility Effects Clause Samples
The Utility Effects clause defines how the use or operation of utilities—such as electricity, water, gas, or telecommunications—impacts the parties' rights and obligations under an agreement. Typically, this clause outlines responsibilities for payment, maintenance, or interruption of utility services, and may specify what happens if utility services are disrupted, such as rent abatement or repair obligations. Its core function is to allocate risk and clarify procedures in the event of utility failures, ensuring both parties understand their duties and remedies related to essential services.
Utility Effects. The Property is or may be located adjacent to or in the vicinity of electric, gas, water, sewer and other utilities and public roads and thoroughfares, including, without limitation, such things as sewer lines, electrical substations, high-powered electrical transmission lines, water pump stations, water tanks, reservoirs, freeways and exit ramps which may result in nuisances, such as odors, noise and dust, disturbances or hazards (collectively, the "Utility Effects") to persons and to property on or within the Property. The Utility Effects include, without limitation, odors that could possibly come from sewer lines or facilities. In recent years, concerns also have been raised about possible adverse health effects of electric and magnetic fields from power lines. Seller is not insuring or guaranteeing the health of Buyer or other occupants or users of the Property and disclaims liability for personal injury, illness or any other loss or damage caused by or arising from the Utility Effects including, without limitation, odors and the presence or malfunction of any electrical distribution systems that may be located adjacent to, near, or over any part of the Property;