The document outlines sections and explanations for a one to four family residential contract form for the resale of property in Texas. It includes details on closing, possession, special provisions, expenses, prorations, default, mediation, escrow, representations, tax requirements, notices, termination options, and lease agreements for temporary possession of the property by either the buyer or seller between contract and closing. Key elements covered in the contract include closing procedures, possession, default terms, dispute resolution, expenses, prorations, tax obligations, and temporary lease terms.

1. Texas
Promulgated
Contract Forms
Unit 5: One to Four Family
Residential Contract
(Resale) – Form 20-13
Sections 9-24

2. Unit 5: One to Four Family
Residential Contract
One to Four Family Section Explanations
 Page 5
 9. Closing
 10. Possession
 11. Special Provisions
 12. Settlement and Other Expenses

3. Unit 5: One to Four Family
Residential Contract
One to Four Family Section Explanations
 Page 6
 13. Prorations
 14. Casualty Loss
 15. Default
 16. Mediation
 17. Attorney’s Fees
 18. Escrow
 Paragraph 18.A. Escrow
 Paragraph 18.B. Expenses
 Paragraph 18C. Demand
 Paragraph 18D. Damages

4. Unit 5: One to Four Family
Residential Contract
One to Four Family Section Explanations
 Page 7
 19. Representations
 20. Federal Tax Requirements
 21. Notices
 22. Agreement of Parties

5. Unit 5: One to Four Family
Residential Contract
One to Four Family Section Explanations
 Page 8
 23. Termination Option
 24. Consult an Attorney
 Effective Date & Signatures
 Page 9
 Broker Information
 Receipts
 Option Fee Receipt
 Contract and Earnest Money Receipt

6. Unit 5: One to Four Family
Residential Contract
Seller’s Temporary Residential Lease
 Paragraph 1. Parties
 Paragraph 2. Lease
 Paragraph 3. Term
 Paragraph 4. Rental
 Paragraph 5. Deposit
 Paragraph 6. Utilities
 Paragraph 7. Use of Property
 Paragraph 8. Pets
 Paragraph 9. Condition of Property

7. Unit 5: One to Four Family
Residential Contract
Seller’s Temporary Residential Lease
 Paragraph 10. Alterations
 Paragraph 11. Special Provisions
 Paragraph 12. Inspections
 Paragraph 13. Laws
 Paragraph 14. Repairs and Maintenance
 Paragraph 15. Indemnity
 Paragraph 16. Insurance
 Paragraph 17. Default
 Paragraph 18. Termination

8. Unit 5: One to Four Family
Residential Contract
Seller’s Temporary Residential Lease
 Paragraph 19. Holding Over
 Paragraph 20. Attorney’s Fees
 Paragraph 21. Smoke Alarms
 Paragraph 22. Security Devices
 Paragraph 23. Consult Your Attorney
 Paragraph 24. Notices

9. Unit 5: One to Four Family
Residential Contract
Buyer’s Temporary Residential Lease
 Paragraph 1. Parties
 Paragraph 2. Lease
 Paragraph 3. Term
 Paragraph 4. Rental
 Paragraph 5. Deposit
 Paragraph 6. Utilities
 Paragraph 7. Use of Property
 Paragraph 8. Pets
 Paragraph 9. Condition of Property

10. Unit 5: One to Four Family
Residential Contract
Buyer’s Temporary Residential Lease
 Paragraph 10. Alterations
 Paragraph 11. Special Provisions
 Paragraph 12. Inspections
 Paragraph 13. Laws
 Paragraph 14. Repairs and Maintenance
 Paragraph 15. Indemnity
 Paragraph 16. Insurance
 Paragraph 17. Default

11. Unit 5: One to Four Family
Residential Contract
Buyer’s Temporary Residential Lease
 Paragraph 18. Termination
 Paragraph 19. Holding Over
 Paragraph 20. Attorney’s Fees
 Paragraph 21. Smoke Alarms
 Paragraph 22. Security Devices
 Paragraph 23. Consult Your Attorney
 Paragraph 24. Notices