Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Ohio
Cancelling Real Estate Purchase Contract
Other that forfeiting earnest money deposit, is there a penalty for cancelling real estatge purchase contract in Ohio?
Asked on 8/28/07, 2:51 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Rosplock
Rosplock & Perez
Re: Cancelling Real Estate Purchase Contract
Unless the contract limits damages to forfeiture of the earnest money, it is possible for the seller to sue the buyer for damages from breach Such damages can easily exceed the earnest money deposit.
Answered on 8/28/07, 4:07 pm