Help I need advice regarding completion of my purchase of property.?

Question

Yesterday 26 March i was at the property in question with vendor, who informed me that as i was paying less than he had originaly wanted, he was no longer going to fit an alarm system or have any landscaping done to property. At my second inspection of property prior to signing an agreement to purchase the vendor had shown me around "Here will be some grass, up there some trees/plants and of course an alarm system. Before signing the contract he reneged on something he offerd ie fridge and microwave which i made the mistake of signing. I find this man i am dealing with is of
very poor character and yes yesterday i found out i wont be
getting the things he originally promised me. Can he get away with this? Help Ursula

Answer 1

This sounds like a simple case of Contract Law.

Another words what is in the contract is the law. If you signed a contract with promises and not written down statements then you can't hole the seller accountable for those promises. This is a common tripping point for sellers.

You are going to have to honor that contract and then offer him more money to put in what he originally promised you, or try to play on his (seemingly lacking) sense of fair play. As of this point he can take you to court and win a civil lawsuit that will hold you to the terms of the contract.

If however, he refused to put anything in place that was agreed on in the contract then you could use that to either break the contract or to re-negotiate it. Also if the contract makes any mention of land improvements or something else then you can use that to hold him to his promises.

The cardinal rule is whatever the person says is nice, but only what he puts down on paper is legal. A seller can promise you the moon and only state a few things on the contract with promises that he will finish later. If you fall for that scheme (and I am afraid you might have) then you can only hold him to the things written down on the contract. Look at the words of that contract very carefully and see if there is the tiniest point that you can dispute him on. If you can find a point like that then talk with a lawyer about it. Or just go ahead and see on to see if you can get the deal you were promised.

Did anyone else observe and hear the negotiations? Are there any riders to the contract or other sticking points? The more precise the contract is the less chance you will have of holding him to his promises, the more vague it is the better chance.

I only took one course in Contract Law in college so I am very far from being a lawyer, but if you wish to discuss this issue in more detail then contact me via my avatar.

Answer 2

so as to grant you a extra robust answer, i might want some extra information (ei. state the place this transaction has occurred, is this a sparkling abode?, is the "broker" the development employer?, are you utilising a realtor?). In a actual sources deal, each and everything must be in written. If the contract you signed did no longer contain particularly each and all the products you have stated, it would be very problematic for you in looking a thank you to get them. you will possibly have a extra robust probability in case you come across any form of printed counsel (flyers, provides, etc) wherein the seller describe this abode with each and all the products you're no longer getting, this documentation will help you in case you elect for to take this project to arbitration. in case you're doing this purchase utilising a Realtor, ask for you TDS (in California or a similar document in the different state), your realtor must be attentive to what it particularly is; basicaly it particularly is a document that describes intimately what else you're paying for besides the land and the form; in different words it is going to describe if the home is to maintain home equipment (decribed for my section), landscaping, etc. it particularly is probably the justifications why a realtor must be employed, in maximum states the seller is the single which will pay the realtor's value, as a shopper hiring a realtor is like hiring a expert consultant for unfastened.

Answer 3

If it is in the contract, you have a right to it. If not, you don't.

** Note: This is a general discussion of the subject matter of your question and not legal advice. Local laws or your particular situation may change the general rules. For a specific answer to your question you should consult legal counsel with whom you can discuss all the facts of your case. **

Answer 4

READ the contract you signed, your answer is in the fine print.good luck!