Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
New construction deposit
The home I'm about to buy is being
built, about 50% complete. I was
told that if I don't get approved then
I would get my deposit back. I was
also told that I'll get a view but I
don't think we'll get much of a view
at all due to the fact that homes are
being built in front of us in the same
community. I left a $10,000 deposit
before construction and about 50%
deposit for upgrades, which is
roughly another $4000. A total of
about $14000. I signed the contract
without any contingencies. It's in
escrow until Oct. 2008, the time the
house is expected to finish. Now I
want to back out and get my deposit
back, what should I do?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: New construction deposit
You should have an attorney review your documentation to determine what your best course of action is.