Can I sue for breach of contract?
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Can I sue for breach of contract?
Contract was signed to buy my home. Buyer backed out on the day of closing when
they were take possession of the home. Because I needed to be out that day, I
signed a lease for an apartment and put down first and last. Can I sue them for the
amount of money I have lost, due to their breach of contract?
Asked on March 15, 2017 under Real Estate Law, Iowa
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Based on what you write, you may sue them for breach of contract--for violating their contractual obligation to purchase your home. Contracts are enforceable in court; when one party violates a contract, the other can recover the losses incurred thereby. You could sue for any and all expenses, costs, or losses you incurred directly and reasonably traceable back to their breach, such as the rent, security deposit (if you don't get that back), any storage or moving costs incurred, etc.
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