Off Site Contamination Clauses: Contract for Real Property, are a type of legal clause used in real estate contracts to protect both the buyer and the seller from the risk of off-site contamination. These clauses provide legal protection for both parties in the event of a contamination issue that may have occurred before the sale of the property. The clauses may cover a variety of different types of contamination, such as hazardous materials, water contamination, and soil contamination. There are two types of Off Site Contamination Clauses: Contract for Real Property: 1) Indemnification Clauses: These clauses provide the buyer with legal protection in the event that the seller is held responsible for off-site contamination that was present before the sale of the property. The buyer is typically indemnified for any costs or damages associated with the contamination. 2) Contingency Clauses: These clauses provide the seller with legal protection in the event that the buyer discovers off-site contamination that was present before the sale of the property. The seller typically agrees to provide the buyer with a refund or to repair any damages associated with the contamination.