What is the contingency removal period in CAR contracts unless otherwise indicated?

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The standard period for removing contingencies in CAR contracts is 17 days. This window begins once the contract becomes binding (effective) and gives the buyer time to complete due diligence—such as inspections, financing, and title review—and then decide to remove all contingencies or cancel. If the buyer doesn’t remove contingencies within these 17 days, the contract can typically be terminated under the form’s terms, with earnest money returned, unless the parties have agreed a different arrangement in a separate agreement. The 17-day default is used to balance the buyer’s need for a reasonable due-diligence period with the seller’s interest in moving the transaction forward. If a separate agreement specifies a different period, that would override the default.