A hire purchase agreement is a type of credit agreement between a buyer and seller. People typically enter into these contracts to buy products.BASIC APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS: • Applicants must be an eligible City department, public agency, or a qualified. Contingencies are common clauses added to purchase agreements that allow the buyers to back out of the deal without losing their good faith (or EMD) deposit. Baker Tilly is pleased to transmit this final report regarding our review of Alameda County's development services processes. Alameda County was established in 1853 and is located in northern California, across the Bay from San Francisco.