Form Hud-Npca-99-A - Subterranean Termite Soil Treatment Builder'S Guarantee

Subterranean Termite Soil Treatment Builder’s Guarantee

OMB Approval No. 2502-0525

(exp. 11/30/2008)

This form is completed by the builder.

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing

data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This information is mandatory and is required to

obtain benefits. HUD may not collect this information, and you are not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Section 24 CFR 200.926d(b)(3) requires that the sites for HUD insured structures must be free of termite hazards. This information collection requires a licensed Pest

Control company to provide the builder a record of specific treatment information in those cases when the soil treatment method is used for prevention of subterranean

termite infestation. When applicable, form HUD-NCPA-99-B must accompany the form HUD-NCPA-99-A. Builders, pest control companies, mortgage lenders,

homebuyers, and HUD as a record of treatment for specific homes will use the information collected. The information is not considered confidential.

This form is submitted for proposed (new) construction cases when soil treatment for prevention of subterranean termite infestation is specified by the builder or required by the lender,

the architect, FHA or VA.

This form is to be completed by the builder. This guarantee is issued by the builder to the buyer. This guarantee is not to be considered as a waiver of, or in place of, any legal rights or

remedies that the buyer may have against the builder.

FHA/VA Case No.: ___________________________________________

Location of Structure(s) (Street Address, or Legal Description, City, State and Zip):

Buyer’s Name:

The undersigned builder hereby certifies that a State licensed or otherwise authorized pest control company (where required by State law) was contracted to treat the property at the

location referenced above for subterranean termites. The builder further certifies that the contract with the pest control company required the treatment materials and methods used to

be in conformance with all applicable State and Federal requirements. All work required by the contract has been completed. Where not prohibited by applicable State requirements, the

buyer, for an additional fee payable to the pest control company, may extend the protection against subterranean termites. Contact the pest control company listed on the attachment for

further information.

The builder hereby guarantees that, if subterranean termite infestation should occur within one year from the date of closing, the builder will ensure that a licensed or otherwise State

authorized pest control company (where required by State law) or other qualified licensed pest control company will further treat as necessary in the infested area to control infestations

in the structure. This further treatment will be without cost to the buyer. If permitted by State law, the buyer may contract directly, at the buyer’s expense, with a pest control company to

inspect the property on a periodic basis and/or use EPA registered products to control the infestation. The builder will not be responsible for guaranteeing such additional treatment. The

builder further agrees to repair all damage by subterranean termites within the one-year builder’s warranty period. This guarantee does not apply to additions or alterations that are

made by the buyer, which affects the original structure or treatment. Examples include, but are not limited to, landscape and mulch alterations, which disturb the treated area and create

new subterranean termite hazards, or interfere with the control measures.

If within the guarantee period the builder questions the validity of a claim by the buyer, the claim will be investigated by an unbiased expert mutually agreeable to the buyer and builder.

The report of the expert will be accepted as the basis for disposition of the case. The non-prevailing party will pay the cost of any inspections made to investigate the claim. For further

information, contact your State structural pest control regulatory agency.

Type of Treatment:

Bait System

Wood

Soil (HUD-NPCA-99-B required)

Note:

Note:

Note:

Note:

Note: Appropriate treatment record must be attached and listed.

Attachments:

Builder’s Company Name:

Phone No.:

Authorized Signature:

Date:

Consumer Maintenance Advisory

Consumer Maintenance Advisory

Consumer Maintenance Advisory regarding Integrated Pest Management for Prevention of Wood Destroying Insects

regarding Integrated Pest Management for Prevention of Wood Destroying Insects

regarding Integrated Pest Management for Prevention of Wood Destroying Insects

regarding Integrated Pest Management for Prevention of Wood Destroying Insects. Information regarding prevention of wood destroying

Consumer Maintenance Advisory

Consumer Maintenance Advisory

regarding Integrated Pest Management for Prevention of Wood Destroying Insects

insect infestation is helpful to any property owner interested in protecting the structure from infestation. Any structure can be attacked by wood destroying insects. Periodic mainte-

nance should include measures to minimize possibilities of infestation in and around a structure. Factors which may lead to infestation from wood destroying insects include foam

insulation at foundation, earth-wood contact, faulty grade, firewood against structure, insufficient ventilation, moisture. wood debris in crawl space, wood mulch, tree branches touching

structures, landscape timbers, and wood rot. Should these or other such conditions exist, corrective measure should be taken by the owner in order to reduce the chances of

infestations by wood destroying insects, and the need for treatment.

An original and one copy of this guarantee are to be prepared by the builder and sent to the lender. The lender provides one copy to the buyer at closing and includes a copy in the VA

loan package or HUD insurance case binder. The builder sends one copy to the licensed pest control company which performed the treatment.

Attached is a copy of the state authorized pest control company’s New Construction Subterranean Termite Soil Treatment Record, HUD-NPCA-99-B.

Warning: HUD will prosecute false claims and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. (18 U.S.C. 1001. 1010, 1012:31 U.S.C. 3729.3802)

Form NPCA-99-A may still be used

form HUD-NPCA-99-A (04/2003)