Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

I sold my home in August. There was a contract in place regarding the condition of the boiler, where $3,000 was placed in escrow by the buyer. The terms of the contract were that they were to put the boiler on in 60 days, that I had to be there when they did it and that if it was working, I would receieve the escrow. The buyers violated the contract by waiting after 60 days and I was never notified that they put the boiler on. They claim it was broke and had it repaired for $5,000 and are claiming the rights to the escrow. I am disputing it because they violated the terms. My lawyer is refusing to get involved as the escrow holder and wants to give this to the Clerk of Courts now. Now what? I thought the contract terms were enough?


Asked on 1/09/17, 3:10 pm

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

Have you seen their itemized bill for the repair? The small claim does not warrant an attorney expense.

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Answered on 1/09/17, 5:14 pm


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