This form should not be used if a comparable ALTA version is available. If a comparable ALTA version is available, the most current version of the ALTA form available in each state should be used, unless approved by a Stewart underwriter.
MODIFIED ENDORSEMENT FORM 9
Attached to and Forming a Part of
Policy No. __________
Issued By
STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY
The Company insures the owner of the indebtedness secured by the insured mortgage against loss or damage sustained by reason of:
1. Any incorrectness in the assurance that, at date of policy:
(a) There are no covenants, conditions or restrictions under which the lien of the mortgage referred to in Schedule A can be divested, subordinated or extinguished, or its validity, priority or enforceability impaired.
(b) Unless expressly excepted in Schedule B, any instrument referred to in Schedule B as containing covenants, conditions or restrictions on the land does not, in addition (i) establish an easement on the land; or (ii) provide a lien for liquidated damages; (iii) provide for a private charge or assessment; (iv) provide for an option to purchase, a right of first refusal or the prior approval of a future purchaser or occupant.
2. Any future violation on the land of an existing covenant, condition or restriction occurring prior to the acquisition of title to the estate or interest in the land, provided the violation results in:
(a) Impairment or loss of the lien of the insured mortgage; or,
(b) Loss of title to the estate or interest in the land if the insures shall acquire title in satisfaction of the indebtedness secured by the insured mortgage.
3. Damage to existing improvements (excluding lawns, shrubbery or trees)
(a) Which results from the future exercise of any right to use the surface of the land for the extraction or development of minerals excepted from the description of the land or excepted in Schedule B.
Whenever in this endorsement the words "covenants, conditions or restrictions" appear, they shall not be deemed to refer to or include the terms, covenants, conditions or limitations contained in an instrument creating a lease or relating to environmental protection.
This endorsement is made a part of the policy and is subject to all of the terms and provisions thereof and of any prior endorsements thereto. Except to the extent expressly stated, it neither modifies any of the terms and provisions of the policy and any prior endorsements, nor does it extend the effective date of the policy and any prior endorsements, nor does it increase the face amount thereof.
[Witness clause optional]
This endorsement is issued as part of the policy. Except as it expressly states, it does not (i) modify any of the terms and provisions of the policy, (ii) modify any prior endorsements, (iii) extend the Date of Policy or (iv) increase the Amount of Insurance. To the extent a provision of the policy or a previous endorsement is inconsistent with an express provision of this endorsement, this endorsement controls. Otherwise, this endorsement is subject to all of the terms and provisions of the policy and of any prior endorsements.
For issuing guidelines on this form, see Guidelines.