Massachusetts Real Estate Purchase and Sale Dispute Guide
Real estate purchase and sale disputes often concern deposits, financing, inspection contingencies, repairs, title conditions, closing dates or alleged failures to perform. The written agreement and subsequent communications are usually central.
Documents to Preserve
- Fully signed offer and purchase and sale agreement, including addenda and amendments
- Deposit receipts, escrow documents and payment records
- Inspection reports, repair agreements and contractor records
- Financing, appraisal and title correspondence
- Notices of default, closing communications, emails and text messages
Common Questions
Can a buyer recover a deposit?
Possibly. The agreement, contingencies, performance of each party and deposit language must be reviewed. Recovery is not automatic.
Can a party force a real estate closing?
Specific performance and other remedies may be available in appropriate circumstances, but depend on the agreement, evidence and equitable considerations.
What if the other party failed to complete agreed repairs?
The repair agreement, dates, scope of work, notices and claimed loss all matter.
What To Do Next
Keep a clear timeline, preserve original documents and seek legal review before signing a release or agreeing to a deposit disbursement. Certain disputes may require immediate action.
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