in a contract of sale, what does specific agreement mean in terms of liability if breached? this is a house sa
398793
All terms should be defined in the contract itself.  This is because if it weren't defined it could be in reference to any specific agreement.  As for the liability, all states have different laws, and the wording of the contract itself could also have an affect.
765252
I'm not sure what you're asking. Check with a real estate lawyer.
1057772
Look at your original lease.  He cannot add terms or conditions to the original document.  That constitues a breach.  DO NOT sign the new one without talking to a lawyer about what your rights are in regards to the original contract.  When someone changes a material portion of the lease, they are offering you a new lease.  He is still responsible for what is under the original before the date of the new one.  \n\nNow I'm telling you this without looking at the lease, and without knowing the laws in your area.  you should definitely have a  lawyer look at it though.  \n\nJust a thought....you might want to consider moving anyway, but at least get rid of the 30-day eveiction notice part.  Please have it checked out though.\n\n  me
910885
It will depend on your lease... read it.  If your unsure seek advice from a solicitor... remember just because it's in your lease doesn't mean it's legal! Get it checked out if it looks like you might not get your money back.  Most leases will have a clause so that either party can withdrawal from the agreement.  There may be a penalty for this but it could depend on the reasons behind why the lease is being broken.
798574
You're probably going to lose this one, though more facts about the nature of the contract are going to be necessary.\n\nIf the agent was in any way instrumental in getting the offer, including advertising, you are contractually obligated to pay him.  Depending on the way the contract is written, you're probably precluded from attempting to sell the property without your agent's help, so even if someone who had never seen your agent or anything done by your agent made you an offer out of the blue, you would need to refer that person to your agent.\n\nThe provision in your bi-laws basically means that if you sign a contract with a real-estate agent and the agent does *nothing* for 28-days, you're off the hook.  As it hasn't been 28 days yet, and I'd be surprised if the agent hasn't done *anything* yet, there isn't going to be any way you can avoid this.  \n\nYou may attempt to fire your agent, but you're going to need to closely consult the actual contract you've signed, preferably with the help of a licensed attorney.
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It depends on the state laws; where are you?  \nDid they sign a contract when they joined the association?\nDid the assocation get included on the title of the house at some point?  \n\nYou may need to consult an attorney specializing in real estate law.
341472
As a Realtor, he must disclose everything.  The liability for the agent is higher because of being his own transaction.  So, in most cases, yeah...it's probably a good thing because he/she has more to lose.\n\nStill, get an independent inspection.
1111313
Both your agent and the other agent (seller's agent) can still sue for their commission.  They are the ones that put the parties in touch initially.  If you were in escrow, there is a huge paper trail proving that fact.  The seller is being selfish and it's going to bite her in the \na s s.  She might think she fired that agent, but buried deep in the contract is the fact that the agent is entitled to the commission if they were the ones who worked with a particular buyer.\n\nYou as the buyer have less to worry about because the seller will owe that commission.  But, with such a greed-bag as a seller, I think they will find a way to screw you in this deal, too.  Think about it--she hired her agent who fulfilled their duties as that agent, and greed-bag seller is trying to rip her off after she has done the work.  Such a person will have no qualms about ripping you off or stealing all the light fixtures and copper piping out of the house she just sold you.  Know what I mean?  Proceed with extreme caution.
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The validity of the contract will not be affected by the place of signing or preparartion.\n\nFor other details u should explain the nature of arrangement.
937591
The whole thing sounds pretty dodgy to me. An extension without the proper footings is not legal and if it has been built without planning permission that to is not legal.\nThe letter that you write should not be to help them make a sale on a property that has parts that could fall down in a gale and perhaps cause injury. It should be to state that it had only been built for the time that it has and that the building should be inspected as there are no proper foundations. If you knowingly write an incorrect statement and the truth comes out then you could be caught for aiding and abetting an illegal sale. The whole thing is a mine field so either stay out of it altogether or put the local authority in the picture. The estate agent should also be made aware of the problem as he could be in real trouble.
167391
You are OK. A lease is an agreement and cannot be broken. You signed a contract and so did the owner.
36887
The lien is on the property. Whom the property is deeded to is a separate issue.
839169
This question screams for a lawyer.\n\nIf both businesses are sole proprietorships, you could make the case that you had sold the business to him to make good your rental debts. Technically, in a transaction like this, the buyer of a company takes on both the assets AND the liabilities... Unfortuantely this sounds like a sales contract was not drawn up.\n\nI suggest, since you're obviously not rich, that you at least seek some pro bono guidance from a legal clinic. Good luck.
401721
You run the risk of being sued for performance.  This is breach of contract.  You need to provide more info regarding the contract and if any contingency clauses warrant your legal right and ability to retract this agreement.
842003
This has been a good question for a long time. A verbal contract is binding (If both sides agree what was said) so I cannot see why this is not true in house buying. \nIt is in Scotland so it should be the same in England too.\n\nWhat it needs is for someone who suffers financial loss (through someone offering and then pulling out, or someone not selling after accepting an offer) to take it as a test case to the courts. Or the European courts. \n\nIt is totally wrong that they English system allows it to happen. The system should allow us to sue the pants off the person responsible for making the deal fall through. \n\nI think the solicitors and legal teams are a bunch of leeches too, by the way. The British conveyancing system sucks. Big time.\n\nHope that helps and good luck!
756740
If its not working correctly take it back for your money or an exchange (Sale of Goods Act).\n\nYour contract is with the shop not the manufacturers (Donogue v Stevenson 1932).\n\nMakes me very lived that shop keeps do not know the law and they trade!
960742
It sounds to me like the buyers' lawyer is trying to shake you down.  Depending on the state you're in, the closing ends all debate unless an issue is agreed in writing, there is a violation of a statutory warranty, or misrepresentation can be proven.  Since there are other factors that may be in play here, I can't give you an air tight solution, but my first impression is that you are not liable ($6000 to fix flashing?), and you are not liable - with some exceptions - for other repairs, as a matter of law.  You should take the problem to the lawyer that handled your closing, for advice.  Like it or not, you may need legal representation, and your original lawyer is the logical one to contact.  Hope this helps.