Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

Re: Small Claims

Any specific obligation a Seller may have to Purchasers concerning real property and anything on or attached to it, AFTER Closing, is generally controlled by whatever written contracts, agreements, stipulations or representation made, with riders, that were signed by the parties, before and at the sale closing.

In the case of a pool, it may also be controlled by the pool construction contract and warranty, that "attached." that you signed w/ the pool company, before the property was sold.

Therefore, you should carefully review your Sale Contract/w Riders, and closing documents; consult with your closing attorney; and also the Pool Construction company warranty requirements, well in advance of going to Court.

Good luck,

Phroska L. McAlister,ESQ

Re: Small Claims

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Your contract of sale should provide some help. Were any representations made to the Purchaser as to the condition of the premises?

Did the Purchasers conduct an inspection of the premises?

What does the attorney who handled the closing say?

Without inspecting the documents, a complete answer cannot be given.