# Occupant Virus Release and Hold-Harmless Agreement for inspectors **URL:** \ **Category:** Legislation, Licensing, Ethics & Legal Issues\ **Created:** [March 30, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/occupant-virus-release-and-hold-harmless-agreement-for-inspectors/163350 "2020-03-30T17:44:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![gromicko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gromicko/32/58172_2.png) [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/occupant-virus-release-and-hold-harmless-agreement-for-inspectors/163350/1 "2020-03-30T17:44:38Z")
[https://www.nachi.org/virus-release.htm](https://www.nachi.org/virus-release.htm) [![Release Coronavirus Occupant Home Inspection Agreement](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/8/b/8b326ab945b0a2fb0f2563347f0508f7e5ada680.jpeg)](https://www.nachi.org/virus-release.htm) ---
**Author:** ![gneff](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gneff/32/59427_2.png) [@gneff](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gneff)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2020, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/occupant-virus-release-and-hold-harmless-agreement-for-inspectors/163350/2 "2020-03-30T17:58:53Z")
Thanks Nick and crew! ---
**Author:** ![dbentley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/dbentley/32/187991_2.png) [@dbentley](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dbentley)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2020, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/occupant-virus-release-and-hold-harmless-agreement-for-inspectors/163350/3 "2020-03-30T18:00:44Z")
Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![gromicko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gromicko/32/58172_2.png) [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/occupant-virus-release-and-hold-harmless-agreement-for-inspectors/163350/4 "2020-03-30T18:01:11Z")
More docs: [www.nachi.org/documents](http://www.nachi.org/documents) ---
**Author:** ![melko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e56c9b/32.png) [@melko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/melko)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2020, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/occupant-virus-release-and-hold-harmless-agreement-for-inspectors/163350/5 "2020-03-30T18:31:50Z")
Good course, glad I took it!! ---
**Author:** ![jfinan1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jfinan1/32/181440_2.png) [@jfinan1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jfinan1)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2020, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/occupant-virus-release-and-hold-harmless-agreement-for-inspectors/163350/6 "2020-03-30T19:20:06Z")
Thank you Nachi staff for think ahead ---
**Author:** ![lkage](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/lkage/32/347658_2.png) [@lkage](https://forum.nachi.org/u/lkage)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/occupant-virus-release-and-hold-harmless-agreement-for-inspectors/163350/7 "2020-03-30T20:25:47Z")
> [@dbentley](#): > > Thank you!. Welcome to our forum, Donnie!..Enjoy! 😄 ---
**Author:** ![lkage](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/lkage/32/347658_2.png) [@lkage](https://forum.nachi.org/u/lkage)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2020, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/occupant-virus-release-and-hold-harmless-agreement-for-inspectors/163350/8 "2020-03-30T20:27:02Z")
> [@melko](#): > > Good course, glad I took it! It is nice to see you back on our forum, too, Michael!..Enjoy! 😄 ---
**Author:** ![rkenney](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rkenney/32/405447_2.png) [@rkenney](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rkenney)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2020, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/occupant-virus-release-and-hold-harmless-agreement-for-inspectors/163350/9 "2020-03-30T20:55:41Z")
Here’s nick form as a computer fillable PDF. [coronavirus Hold Harmless.pdf](https://forum.nachi.org/uploads/short-url/55nVQid0xSdRd1AlHqpryX11VlI.pdf) (51.4 KB) Thanks Nick ---
**Author:** ![lkage](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/lkage/32/347658_2.png) [@lkage](https://forum.nachi.org/u/lkage)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2020, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/occupant-virus-release-and-hold-harmless-agreement-for-inspectors/163350/10 "2020-03-30T20:58:29Z")
> [@rkenney](#): > > Here’s nick form as a computer fillable PDF > > [coronavirus Hold Harmless.pdf](https://forum.nachi.org/uploads/short-url/55nVQid0xSdRd1AlHqpryX11VlI.pdf) (51.4 KB) > > Thanks Nick Very kind of you Bob! Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![cbradstreet21](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/cbradstreet21/32/179321_2.png) [@cbradstreet21](https://forum.nachi.org/u/cbradstreet21)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2020, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/occupant-virus-release-and-hold-harmless-agreement-for-inspectors/163350/11 "2020-03-31T00:32:06Z")
Can I just add this to my client agreement? ---
**Author:** ![jburkeson1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jburkeson1/32/328752_2.png) [@jburkeson1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jburkeson1)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2020, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/occupant-virus-release-and-hold-harmless-agreement-for-inspectors/163350/12 "2020-03-31T00:43:52Z")
Not that anyone’s phone is ringing… I can’t imagine anyone willing to sign such an open-ended document, I know I wouldn’t. 😷 In my opinion, what is needed is an addendum to the SoP outlining the Inspector’s PPE protocol when conducting home inspections. ---
**Author:** ![ddagostino](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/ddagostino/32/60136_2.png) [@ddagostino](https://forum.nachi.org/u/ddagostino)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2020, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/occupant-virus-release-and-hold-harmless-agreement-for-inspectors/163350/13 "2020-03-31T01:00:10Z")
> [@jburkeson1](#): > > I can’t imagine anyone willing to sign such an open-ended document, I know I wouldn’t. That’s an understatement, for sure. ---
**Author:** ![rmcclure](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rmcclure/32/57038_2.png) [@rmcclure](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rmcclure)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2020, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/occupant-virus-release-and-hold-harmless-agreement-for-inspectors/163350/14 "2020-03-31T23:19:27Z")
Thanks for all yo do ---
**Author:** ![jteabo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jteabo/32/237731_2.png) [@jteabo](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jteabo)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/occupant-virus-release-and-hold-harmless-agreement-for-inspectors/163350/15 "2020-04-01T20:53:44Z")
Thanks Nick. I think that agreement is a great option for those who want it, its awesome that you make stuff like this available so quicly. I wanted to share what I learned from my attorney, just FYI. When I asked my attorney if I should include a statement like this in my agreement, he said it was not necessary. He said the only way I would be liable is if I knew I had the virus and I knowingly entered the home without notifiying all parties attending the inspection. I’m curious to hear what others think about this advice. ---
**Author:** ![lkage](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/lkage/32/347658_2.png) [@lkage](https://forum.nachi.org/u/lkage)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/occupant-virus-release-and-hold-harmless-agreement-for-inspectors/163350/16 "2020-04-01T20:57:07Z")
> [@jteabo](#): > > Thanks Nick. I think that agreement is a great option for those who want it, its awesome that you make stuff like this available so quicly. I wanted to share what I learned from my attorney, just FYI. When I asked my attorney if I should include a statement like this in my agreement, he said it was not necessary. He said the only way I would be liable is if I knew I had the virus and I knowingly entered the home without notifiying all parties attending the inspection. I’m curious to hear what others think about this advice That sounds about right. But, I would be more concerned with getting the virus than passing it on. I mean, the way some people live is atrocious. ---
**Author:** ![lkage](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/lkage/32/347658_2.png) [@lkage](https://forum.nachi.org/u/lkage)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2020, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/occupant-virus-release-and-hold-harmless-agreement-for-inspectors/163350/17 "2020-04-01T23:25:49Z")
It is nice to see you back on our forum, Jon!..Enjoy! 😄 ---
**Author:** ![cbrunetto](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/cbrunetto/32/59530_2.png) [@cbrunetto](https://forum.nachi.org/u/cbrunetto)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2020, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/occupant-virus-release-and-hold-harmless-agreement-for-inspectors/163350/18 "2020-04-03T12:28:09Z")
Thanks for this. Sorry we need it. ---
**Author:** ![lkage](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/lkage/32/347658_2.png) [@lkage](https://forum.nachi.org/u/lkage)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2020, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/occupant-virus-release-and-hold-harmless-agreement-for-inspectors/163350/19 "2020-04-03T16:35:17Z")
> [@cbrunetto](#): > > Thanks for this. Sorry we need it It is nice to see you back on the forum, Chris!..Enjoy! 😄 ---
**Author:** ![bweller](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bweller/32/206967_2.png) [@bweller](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bweller)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2020, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/occupant-virus-release-and-hold-harmless-agreement-for-inspectors/163350/20 "2020-04-05T19:30:43Z")
Has anyone tried to use this or similar Occupant Virus Release Agreement? Has anyone been willing to sign it? We should also be asking all parties who have been in the home (the homeowners/tenants and possibly the realtors) to swear that they do not have symptoms or have tested positive. I think it is more important to protect ourselves from getting sick than from being sued. [Next page](https://forum.nachi.org/t/occupant-virus-release-and-hold-harmless-agreement-for-inspectors/163350.md?page=2)