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Misleading MLS info...leading to potential contract fight?
We are currently under contract on buying a condo in Florida with a June 2nd closing date. The original MLS listing stated a number of things...
1: "Recent exterior building renovations have been completed, including a new roof and sewer lines.
2: "Laundry Appliances Included: Washer / Dryer Hookup"
We asked seller & the sellers realtor what "newer" meant, during our first visit to the property and was told face to face & again via text, the roof was installed 4-5 years ago & had a 30 year warranty. After the inspection & now the appraisal, we are learning that the roof was installed in 2003 (18 years ago) and had only a 10 year warranty. Additionally, there is NO WASHER/DRYER Hookups at all and vented dryers are not even permitted. Both of these a concerning to us.
Q: Do you think we have any option here to potentially challenge the contract and back out without sacrificing our full $13,000 deposit? We have already spend over $1,000 on appraisals and inspections. Looking for insight here, before we involve the attorneys.
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- Real Estate Professional
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@Jimmy Marsh I don’t think you have any grounds to back out
Texts/verbal conversations are not part of your contract. Roof age needed to be verified during your inspection period.
It is obvious to the eye if there are washer/dryer hookups. Usually theses types units get the stackable “ventless” washer/dryer combo.