Section J1 Explained: Your only 2 Options After a Maui Home Inspection

Section J1 of the Hawaii purchase contract gives a buyer two options after inspections: move forward or terminate in writing. Read what the contract says line by line.Book an Aloha Vision Quest call with Jon and Daniel: https://bit.ly/avq-bookingOn this Myth-busting Friday, Jon and Daniel walk through Section J-1 and clear up a common assumption on the island: that a negotiation period follows the inspection. The written contract offers two choices. If the buyer does not terminate in writing within the inspection period, the inspection contingency is waived.In this episode:- What J1 gives the buyer, and the usual 10 to 14 day inspection window- How bumbai culture and handshake deals create risk for buyers- Why Jon still recommends inspecting after waiving the contingency- A Maui Kamaole condo remodeled in 2026 that turned up mold and water leaks in three places- Who owns the inspection report, and Jon's approach to sharing findings for repair requests- Why a general inspector points out issues and a specialist diagnoses them (plus the mystery second water heater)- J3 and J4, including the 150% holdback at closing for incomplete repairs- Why Jon and Daniel inspect on day one to three instead of day seven to tenDreaming about a Maui retirement, a second home, or a vacation rental? Download 3 Paths to Maui: https://bit.ly/maui-3paths-ytThis video shares general education about Hawaii real estate practice and is not legal advice. Contract language and deadlines vary by transaction, so talk with your attorney and your agent before making decisions.Jon Brath (RS-76551) and Daniel Rude (RS-79734)dreams2REALITY Hawaii | d2rhawaii.comReal Broker LLC#MauiRealEstate #HawaiiRealEstate #RetireWithMaui