Seller completes property condition disclosue and lies. Purchaser discovers after sale. Told NY is a buyer beware state can do nothing.?
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Seller completes property condition disclosue and lies. Purchaser discovers after sale. Told NY is a buyer beware state can do nothing.?
Asked on May 15, 2009 under Real Estate Law, New York
Answers:
J.V., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Although a seller is required to fill out a property disclosure form and tell the truth a buyer does have the right to an inspection prior to finalizing the purchase of a piece of property. I obviously do not know the specifics as to what the seller lied about but as a buyer it is your responsibility to do your own research.
A buyer has an inspection and can rework a purchase price based on anything being discovered. Once a purchase is finalized however there is not much you can do. I suggest contacting your attorney who handled the closing. if the omissions were egregious he or she may advise you of what to do however something minor will probably leave you without much recourse.
Call your attorney they dealt with this closing and will know if your issue is something they would advise pursuing and if in fact there is anything you can pursue
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