Can an attorney come back and change an entire real estate contract?
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Can an attorney come back and change an entire real estate contract?
We are purchasing a condo and all parties came to an agreement and signed a contract last week. There was an addendum written for the seller to have her
attorney review it, however it did not state that the attorney would be able to change the entire contract, just to review it. Now the deal is a mess.
Asked on October 5, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
So if you have not been represented by an attorney thuse far PLEASE GET ONE NOW! Why was there an addendum? Is it after inspection? The contract may allow for that so they need to be read together and the reasoning behind them discussed in person. Generally speaking, a contract is legally binding and can not be changed "unilaterally" - by only one side. Get help. Good luck.
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