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verbal contracts in Florida

I gave permission for a mortgage broker to arrange for an appraisal on a property. My partner and I found the broker to be unreliable and decided not to use him. He wants us to pay for the appraisal. Do we have to?


Asked on 9/22/07, 4:38 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: verbal contracts in Florida

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Probably yes. Most mortgage brokers have you sign documentation to reimburse them for the appraisal and credit check if you decide not to proceed. The chances are you may have done so, but even if you did not, an oral agreement is enforceable in Florida.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 9/22/07, 10:25 pm
Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: verbal contracts in Florida

You did say that you authorized..... Therefore you have the liability to pay for your agent's act.

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Answered on 9/24/07, 7:42 pm


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