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description: Track inspection, financing, and other contingencies plus repair requests on DocJacket transactions — never miss a deadline.
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# Contingencies & Repairs

Real estate deals come with contingencies that need to be tracked, and inspections often lead to repair requests. DocJacket helps you manage both from the transaction overview.

## Contingencies

Contingencies are conditions that must be met for the deal to close. Common examples include:

- **Inspection contingency** — Buyer's right to inspect the property
- **Financing contingency** — Buyer must secure a loan
- **Appraisal contingency** — Property must appraise at or above the purchase price
- **Sale of home contingency** — Buyer must sell their current home first

### Tracking contingency status

Each configured contingency in DocJacket has a status:

- **Active** — The contingency is still in effect
- **Satisfied** — The condition has been met
- **Waived** — The buyer has chosen to waive the contingency
- **Not applicable** — The contingency does not apply to this deal

As the deal progresses, use the status buttons in the **Contingencies** section to update each contingency. This is especially helpful when you're coordinating between multiple parties.

### Configuring contingencies

The transaction overview shows the contingency types configured for your organization. If the section says no contingencies are configured, add or restore them in **Settings > Contingencies**.

## Repairs

After inspections, there are often repair requests. DocJacket lets you track common repair categories and their resolution from the transaction overview.

### Tracking repair items

1. Open the **Repairs** section on the overview
2. Use the status buttons for each repair category
3. Choose **N/A**, **Pending**, or **Resolved**
4. Click a repair item name to add notes

### Tracking resolution

Update repair statuses as the seller addresses each item. This gives you a clear record of what still needs attention and what has been resolved — helpful if there are any disputes later.