Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Signed a contract for construction of a new home and gave the builder the required $20000 deposit. Contract specified timelines for option selection and plan approval, but no additional charges or penalties. At the option selection appointment, the builder presented two documents listing timelines and fees for changes and penalties. These were quickly run through by the builder and he insisted we sign them immediately. If these were presented with the contract, we would not have agreed. Also, if not signed immediately we stand to also lose a $10,000 credit for "immediate build". How can we get out of this contract without losing our deposit.


Asked on 8/15/16, 9:42 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Without reading the original contract , no one can answer properly.

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Answered on 8/15/16, 9:47 am
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

Your contract controls and would need to be reviewed to determine what your rights and obligations are with respect to the contract.

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Answered on 8/15/16, 12:08 pm


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