A fairly standard and regular clause that has been used for years in the real estate business is as follows: The Seller represents and warrants that the chattels and fixtures …
Can You Switch out the Appliances?
Question The Agreement of Purchase and Sale, stated: “All existing appliances including…” and then enumerated the various appliances. The sellers have changed out the stainless steel dishwasher for an older …
Holdback On Closing?
Question: I bought a condo and a day before the closing, I found out that the washing machine is not working. Can I request my lawyer to holdback funds, like …
Rental Furnace and Right of Removal
Question: I bought a house and the Listing stated that the furnace was a rental and would be paid out on closing. Naturally, I did not assume the furnace in …
Rental Contract Assumption: Agent Liability
Question: My hot water tank was a rental and I wanted it to be assumed by the Buyer. It was mentioned in the Listing as a rental item. However, now …
If You Buy the House: Do you Get the Keys?
This is a simple enough question. If you ask people; 99% will reply that keys are a part of the house. In fact, they are part of the locking system …
Do the Fish go with the House?
Who cares? Really, this is a more complicated question than it might appear at first blush. Let’s assume you have ten 50 cent goldfish in a tank, does it …
Do You have to Close on a Hoarder’s House?
Well, if they have moved everything out, then you do; but what are your rights if they still have piles of junk left behind? To some extent, the answer depends …