Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Invalid contract? or recourse?

After signing a contract to purchase a home we were ready to close a month later. Before the closing we asked our agent for the walk-thru and she suggested we do it after the closing because they were still living there. After the closing on the walk-thru I found the house to be dirty (fridge, bathrooms, counters, floors, etc.) the pool (lots of dirt) had not been maintained and the landscaping (lots of weeds) had not been maintained from the way it was when we signed the contract. The sellers also removed a TV stand that was bolted to the house and not included in the contract for them to take. I complained to my agent and their agent and they now have the attitude that it's my problem and they won't do anything. What can I do? Anything?


Asked on 11/03/02, 1:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Invalid contract? or recourse?

Failing to take a walk through before closing smacks of negligence and incompetence. You may file a complaint with the Real Estate Board and also sue. Unfortunately, your agreement with your agent not to have a walk through may come back to haunt you. Good luck.

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Answered on 11/03/02, 4:28 pm


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