What is an X-ray clause?
An X-ray clause is a provision in an HOA or condo association’s governing documents requiring a buyer to acknowledge any existing X-ray equipment in the unit or building, most often relevant in buildings that formerly housed medical or dental offices.
Why does an X-ray clause matter?
This clause exists specifically to protect the association from liability tied to equipment or conditions the buyer might not otherwise think to ask about. It’s a narrow but real example of how governing documents sometimes address very specific, building-particular risks.
When You’ll Run Into This
This surfaces almost exclusively during a sale in a building with a known history of medical or dental use, when the association needs the buyer to formally acknowledge what they’re taking on.
Legal note: this is general information, not legal advice. Rules and requirements vary by state and by community, so it is worth checking with your association’s attorney to get an accurate answer for your specific situation.
