Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

Seller refusing to sign escrow check

I recently had to walk from a short sale due to the seller not having a judge approval to sell the house. From public records he had filed bankrupcy in 07. Since we could not settle on the date on the contract the contract is void. I decided to walk also because the seller did not show any signs of moving out of the house as his stuff was still in the house on settlement date. Long story short the seller is refusing to sign the check in escrow since he is losing the house anyway. How can I recoup the escrow if he loses the house in a month (do I file small claims against R***x? Also can can I recover other fees ex.appraisal, home inspection?


Asked on 4/30/09, 3:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Berman Law Offices of Michael A. Berman

Re: Seller refusing to sign escrow check

Unfortunately, this is one of those situations where an attorney needs to see the contract before any valid advice on how to proceed can be given... if you'd like me to look it over, write back or call the office.

Mike

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Answered on 4/30/09, 5:45 pm


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