Is there any reason a seller should disallow a buyer to rake leaves, mow, and fertilize the lawn/plantings prior to closing?
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Is there any reason a seller should disallow a buyer to rake leaves, mow, and fertilize the lawn/plantings prior to closing?
Asked on March 25, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Kansas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
There is no reason why the seller couldn't allow the buyer to rake, mow, fertilize--but he or she is also under no legal obligation to do so. Prior to closing, the house is the seller's; the buyer has no right to occupy, posses, use, maintain, etc. it or its property. The seller may refuse this for any reason whatsoever.
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