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First American Title Company File No.:OSA-7376481(NP) <br /> This Company conducts the handling of escrow business pursuant to Department of Insurance, State of <br /> California, License Number CA, 2549-4, <br /> Purchase/Sale Settlement Instructions - Supplemental - California <br /> These instructions are not intended to alter, modify or change the purchase contract and/or Purchase/Sale <br /> Settlement Instructions between the parties, with any addendums/amendments thereto, for the above referenced <br /> Property except with respect to the following: <br /> Settlement Agent's general provisions are incorporated into the"Parties Acknowledge Limits of Settlement Agent <br /> Obligations and Responsibilities"and "Other Agreements of the Parties"sections of the Purchase/Sale Settlement <br /> Instructions and in the Purchase/Sale Settlement Instructions-Supplemental(California). <br /> State and Local Transfer Forms: Parties acknowledge that state law and local ordinances may require <br /> completion and submittal of certain certificates or applications, proof of compliance, disclosures or physical <br /> modifications such as to sewer laterals and to sidewalks, in connection with the transfer of ownership of the <br /> Property, referred to as "Local Transfer Obligations." Parties further acknowledge and agree that completion or <br /> submittal of these Local Transfer Obligations along with any fees due for same shall be handled outside of escrow <br /> and are not the responsibility of Settlement Agent. Parties instruct Settlement Agent to close this transaction <br /> without inquiry or concern regarding the status of any Local Transfer Obligations. <br /> If Settlement Agent agrees to forward any forms to other parties or governmental agencies, such actions will be <br /> as an accommodation only and Settlement Agent shall have no responsibility for the sufficiency or completeness <br /> of the documents, nor any responsibility for follow up or correction of any deficiencies. If any type of filing fee <br /> was paid on behalf of the Parties by Settlement Agent's check and it becomes stale-dated or is returned to <br /> Settlement Agent by the agency, the Parties instruct Settlement Agent to void its check and disburse the funds to <br /> the Buyer. Any related forms that are returned shall also be forwarded to the Buyer. <br /> County Transfer Tax: Parties are responsible for payment of any transfer tax,"mansion tax"or other similar <br /> taxes, assessments or fees to the City and/or County in which the Property lies. Settlement Agent will disburse <br /> the amount calculated by the parties at time of recording as an accommodation. In the event that the City <br /> and/or County deems any additional transfer tax, mansion tax, or other similar taxes or assessments or fees, <br /> including any penalties and interest, due at any time, Parties will work together directly with City and/or County <br /> and will pay the amount due directly to the City and/or County, outside of escrow and without involvement of <br /> Settlement Agent. Parties jointly and severally agree to and do hereby indemnify and hold harmless Settlement <br /> Agent from all suits, actions, loss,costs, claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including, without limitation, <br /> attorneys'fees and costs) that may arise from any such transfer tax, mansion tax, or other similar taxes or <br /> assessments or fees, including any penalties and interest. <br /> Real Property Tax: Real property taxes are prorated based on the most current available tax statement from <br /> the tax collector. Supplemental taxes may be assessed due to a change in ownership or construction completion. <br /> Adjustments due either Party based on the actual new tax bill issued after closing or a supplemental tax bill are <br /> the responsibility of the Parties. The first installment of California real property taxes is due November 1st <br /> (delinquent December 10th), and the second installment is due February 1st(delinquent April 10th). If a tax bill is <br /> not received from the County at least 30 days prior to the due date, Buyer should contact the County Tax <br /> Collector's office and request one. <br /> Notice of opportunity to Earn Interest: Unless you elect and instruct Settlement Agent to open an interest- <br /> bearing account at one of Settlement Agent's depository banks,you will not earn interest on funds deposited to <br /> escrow. <br /> If you elect to earn interest, Settlement Agent will charge you a fee of$50.00 for the establishment and <br /> maintenance of an interest-bearing account. This fee compensates Settlement Agent for any charge by the bank <br /> for opening the account, plus the additional employee time required to administer the account. It is important <br /> that you consider this cost in your decision as the cost may exceed the earnings. <br /> Contact your Settlement Agent if you want to open an interest-bearing account. <br /> c@First Arrericaii Financial Corporation.All Rights Reserved. NYSE: FAF rage 8 of 12 <br />