Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
Return of deposit on newwhome
Signed--name removed--contract to buy new home. Financial situation has changed drastically since signing. Denied mortgage. Builder wants us to accept--name removed--stated income mortgage making it even less affordable than the initial one.Is it possible to get back some or all of deposit?
Asked on 1/04/07, 10:26 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Re: Return of deposit on newwhome
The answer depends on your contract. Without reading it, no one can answer.
Answered on 1/04/07, 10:37 am
Craig Dorne
Craig M. Dorne, PA
Re: Return of deposit on newwhome
The answer will depend upon the contract. Frequently if you do not use the developers lender, you would waive the deposit.
Answered on 1/04/07, 10:58 am