Contracts
Force majeure (act of God) provisions in Iowa real estate contracts address:
ANatural disasters that make property physically inhabitable
BEvents beyond the parties' control (floods, tornadoes, pandemics) that may excuse performance or extend contract deadlines✓ Correct
CGovernment takings of property by eminent domain
DMechanical failures of home systems discovered at inspection
Explanation
Force majeure clauses excuse or delay contractual performance when unforeseen events beyond either party's control (natural disasters, government actions, pandemics) make performance impossible or impracticable. Iowa real estate contracts may include such provisions to address unexpected events.
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