Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

Tenant Occupied Home Purchase

I just signed a contract to purchase a home. Right now there is a renter there I put in my contract that the closing date will be when the rental lease ends. Seller agreed to my terms and now he says I have to close by June 15th or no sale. Can I force him to keep the closing date as its in the contract or call I cancel the sale as I feel it is now a breech of contract?


Asked on 5/25/07, 3:43 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Matthew Nahrgang Nahrgang & Associates, P.C.

Re: Tenant Occupied Home Purchase

The contract governs the entire deal. If it has a closing date that is different than June 15, neither one of you can unilaterally change the closing date. Whether he breached the agreement depends on what was said to you and whether you have it in writing. In the interim, you have no obligation to close on any other date than the closing date.

You are well advised to get an attorney involved to assure the seller doesn�t take action that is irreparable such as selling to someone else.

I trust this answers your question but feel free to call or E-mail on a free initial basis.

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Answered on 5/25/07, 4:25 pm
Glenn Brown Real World Law, P.C.

Re: Tenant Occupied Home Purchase

If you both want to cancel the contract then you can agree to cancel it.

If you want to enforce the existing contract, have an attorney review the existing contract and advise you on the best way to protect your interest.

Good luck to you. Services available at a reasonable fee.

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Answered on 5/26/07, 8:28 am


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