Am I obligated to pay an invoice bill now that I have closed escrow and signed all the documents?
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Am I obligated to pay an invoice bill now that I have closed escrow and signed all the documents?
I closed escrow on my house 5 months ago and agreed to pay the termite work. For some reason escrow did not pay the full termite bill prior to closing. Now, 5 months later the termite company is asking me to cover the unpaid bill. Am I obligated to pay that bill now that I have closed escrow and signed all the documents?
Asked on May 15, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes, closing the escrow does not terminate or cut off the exterminator's right to be paid for all the work it was contracted or hired to do. If you agreed to pay the termite work you have to pay it; if it was not paid from escrow, you now simply have to pay out of pocket. If someone wrongfully took any money from escrow that should have gone to the exterminator, you may be able to sue that person or company to recover it.
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