What is Contingency Removal?
Contingency removal is the step where the buyer formally agrees in writing that a condition has been met or waived and is no longer a way out of the deal. In California, contingencies are typically removed actively by signing a removal form, not automatically. Once removed, the buyer’s deposit is generally at greater risk if they later back out.
Example: After a satisfactory inspection, the buyer signs a contingency removal for the inspection, committing to that part of the deal and moving toward closing.