Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

renig on sale of home

I deposited a check, for the full amount of the asking price, into my account. It has not cleared yet. Now I don't want to sell. Do I really have to or can I give the money back?


Asked on 2/14/07, 4:50 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: renig on sale of home

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Without more information, it is extremely hard to give you any answer to the question you posed. Did the closing take place? Did you give the Buyer a deed? If not, then how did you get the monies?

It sounds like you may be bound as the Buyer has completed performance under the Contract. I would strongly suggest that you contact a real estate attorney for further information.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 2/14/07, 7:22 pm


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