BH Private Rights Endorsement (08-31-2022)

PRIVATE RIGHTS ENDORSEMENT
(Bahamas – Version August 2022)

ISSUED BY STEWART TITLE LIMITED (the “Company”)

Agent’s File No.:__________________________________

Endorsement to Policy No.: _________________________________

Date of Issuance: _________________________________

1. The insurance provided by this endorsement is subject to the exclusions in Section 4 of this endorsement; and the Exclusions from Coverage, the Exceptions from Coverage contained in Schedule B, and the Conditions in the policy.

2. For purposes of this endorsement only:

a. “Covenant” means a covenant, condition, limitation or restriction in a document or instrument recorded in the Public Records at Date of Policy;

b. “Private Right” means (i) a private charge or assessment; (ii) an option to purchase; (iii) a right of first refusal; or (iv) a right of prior approval of a future purchaser or occupant.

3. The Company insures against loss or damage sustained by the Insured under this Loan Policy if enforcement of a Private Right in a Covenant affecting the Title at Date of Policy (a) results in the invalidity, unenforceability or lack of priority of the lien of the Covered Mortgage, or (b) causes a loss of the Insured’s Title acquired in satisfaction or partial satisfaction of the Indebtedness.

4. This endorsement does not insure against loss or damage (and the Company will not pay costs, attorneys' fees, or expenses) resulting from:

a. any Covenant contained in an instrument creating a lease;

b. any Covenant relating to obligations of any type to perform maintenance, repair, or remediation on the Land; or

c. any Covenant relating to environmental protection of any kind or nature, including hazardous or toxic matters, conditions, or substances

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.

This endorsement is only valid when it bears an authorized Stewart agent countersignature.

Countersigned by Authorized Stewart Agent:

_____________________________________
Authorized Signatory of Agent

Agent: _____________________________________

Address: ___________________________________

Issuing Guidelines:  This endorsement is designed for use with a Loan Policy only.  Underwriter pre-approval is required before offering this endorsement.