Seller can not/ will not provide contractually agreed upon paperwork.
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Seller can not/ will not provide contractually agreed upon paperwork.
Seller and “transactional” agent want to add an addendum that amends an agreed upon contract. That releases the seller of agreed upon duties of providing licensed inspection or completion reports for Plumbing, HVAC, Structural and Electrical. I have suggested they get their own inspections for the plumbing and HVAC by licensed professionals, and to split the cost with me on a structural. If houses passes my inspections, I still want the property. What are my options without giving up my position of being in the drivers seat with the agreed upon contract.
Asked on June 30, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Oklahoma
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
There's no reason for you to give up something for nothing, if you have a signed deal. The best thing for you to do right now is hire a lawyer, so the seller and agent know that you aren't going to be talked out of what you've bargained for. One place to find a qualified attorney is our website, http://attorneypages.com
We all want to think of ourselves as nice people, agreeable people. Sometimes, other people try to take advantage of that, and at times like that, it is often best to put "nice" aside and treat the question as a business decision, just the cold economic and legal realities. Your lawyer will understand that completely, and have no trouble being the "bad guy" for you, if that's what's necessary.
These people made a deal with you, and you've invested time and attention into that. They can stick to their deal, keep their promises -- or they can pay the price for breach of contract.
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