We are in Georgia and This is a cash sale and we gave the seller 2 months per their request. They do not actually live in the house and it was basically used for storage. The sellers agent told us today that they will not be able to get all things out before closing and it will be put in writing that they can return at a later time to get the items. The contract states that we get possession at time of closing. Do we have to allow this? We want to move in after closing.
Items left by seller become property of buyer in Washington state. Or, you could rent back to them for storage. If you rent back, have a set time frame and get the proceeds for rent through closing. I wouldn't trust them to pay. And, I'd charge a lot!
If they didn't put it in the contract initially and they've had 2 months to move the stuff, they are out of luck. Tell them to get a moving truck and go over their weekend. They still have 2 days to move it into storage. If it is that important, they can find the time to move it or pay some one to move it.
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@Mary Johnson how much stuff is it? What about having movers put it in a storage unit, like pods, and they can have it sent up. I think it is likely to go from oh 2 months, to we need another 2 months. Etc.
There is a good bit in the house and more in the bard. It would probably fill four of those pods. We have already made multiple compromises with them but this is too much. The husband is doing most the moving wit one are two helpers but does not seem to want to pay a moving company.
They seem to think they have all the time in the world. We want the place but we are ready to walk. The would not budge on the price, so they are getting full listing price. Do we legally have to let them back on the property after closing?
Wow, Sounds like you are dealing with some cheap SOBs that have no respect for people and their time and money. I would return the favor and tell them have the stuff out prior to closing and what is left in the house is yours to do with what you like. I would also do a property walk through an hour before close to make sure they didn't cause any damage and had stuff hiding something. I would communicate loud and clear this is not acceptable and speak to my agent if you had a clause for things like this or you can charge them for cleanup.
Items left by seller become property of buyer in Washington state. Or, you could rent back to them for storage. If you rent back, have a set time frame and get the proceeds for rent through closing. I wouldn't trust them to pay. And, I'd charge a lot!
Contract states that all trash and personal property to be removed before buyer takes possession and buyer takes possession at closing.
Then they are out of luck. As I said before, they had 2 months. Doesn't matter how much is left, if they don't move it, then they clearly didn't want it no matter what they said. Call their realtor and tell them they have until Monday, no longer and that you plan on moving in as soon as you close.
If you don't need the barn, you could have a good amount of money held back at closing and give them another 2 weeks; but at that point anything that is not removed will be considered abandoned and you will do with it as you please. Make sure the money you hold back is enough to pay for dumpsters.