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What is a release of contingency (contingency removal) in a Nevada residential purchase contract?

AA court order releasing a party from the contract
BA written statement by the buyer formally removing (waiving) a specified contingency, committing them to proceed without the protection of that condition✓ Correct
CAn automatic process where contingencies expire after the inspection period
DA release of all earnest money to the seller

Explanation

When a buyer releases a contingency in Nevada, they formally waive that condition and commit to proceed. For example, releasing the inspection contingency means the buyer accepts the property regardless of inspection findings. Failure to remove a contingency by its deadline may allow either party to cancel.

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