Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

Buyer and Seller Under contract and 5 days later, seller decides he wants to raise the price of the home.


Asked on 1/05/17, 3:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

Once both parties have signed the contract, it is a firm contract and neither party can change the terms. There may be options for renegotiation, such as home inspection clause. But one party cannot unilaterally change essential terms of the contract. If you are the buyer You should get a lawyer on your side to deal with this issue if you do not already have one involved. Are there Realtors involved? It doesn't sound like it, or they would be controlling the amok seller.

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Answered on 1/05/17, 5:25 pm


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