Physical Inspection Subject to the limitations set forth in this Section 4.1(c) and notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement, commencing on the Effective Date and continuing through the Closing or any earlier termination of this Agreement, Buyer shall have the right, at Buyer’s expense, to make inspections (including tests, surveys and other studies) of the Real Property and all matters relating thereto, including, but not limited to, soils and geologic conditions, location of property lines, utility availability and use restrictions, environmental conditions, the manner or quality of the construction of the Improvements, the habitability, merchantability, marketability, profitability or fitness for a particular purpose of the Real Property, the effect of applicable planning, zoning and subdivision statutes, ordinances, regulations, restrictions and permits, the character and amount of any fees or charges that must be paid to further develop, improve and/or occupy the Real Property and all other matters relating to the Real Property. Prior to Closing, Buyer and its agents, contractors and subcontractors shall have the right to enter upon the Real Property, at reasonable times during ordinary business hours, to make inspections and tests as Buyer deems reasonably necessary and which may be accomplished without causing any material damage to the Real Property including, without limitation, the right to conduct a phase I environmental audit and an investigation with respect to the Real Property’s compliance with the requirements of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Buyer, its agents, contractors or subcontractors conduct any invasive testing on the Real Property without Seller’s prior written approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Buyer shall not materially interfere with any Tenant, occupant or invitee of the Real Property in making such inspections or tests, and shall return and restore the Property to substantially its original condition prior to such inspections or tests. Buyer shall not permit any liens or encumbrances to be placed against the Real Property in connection with Buyer’s investigation and inspection of the Real Property and/or in connection with Buyer’s activities on the Real Property. Buyer hereby agrees to and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Seller and Seller’s members, managers, partners, officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, representatives, invitees, successors and assigns (each, a “Seller Group Indemnitee”), from and against any and all claims, demands, and causes of action for personal injury or property damage, and all damages, judgments, liabilities, costs, fees and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) resulting therefrom, arising out of any entry onto the Real Property by Buyer, its agents, employees, contractors and/or subcontractors, pursuant to this Section 4.1(c) hereof, provided, however, Buyer shall not be obligated to indemnify, defend or hold harmless Seller or any Seller Group Indemnitee for any such claims, demands and/or causes of action or any such damages, judgments, liabilities, costs, fees or expenses caused by: (i) the discovery of conditions that were present before Buyer or its representatives entered onto the Real Property, or the accidental or inadvertent release of any Hazardous Materials that were in, on or under the Real Property prior to such entry; or (ii) the negligent or willful misconduct of Seller or any Seller Group Indemnitee. The covenants, agreements and obligations of Buyer set forth in this Section 4.1(c) shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the Closing, as applicable.
