You mentioned you dont want to go to arbitration or court....almost no one does as the cost of doing so far outweighs what anyone typically has to gain in suing for specific performance.

If I'm reading you right, you have a fully executed contract in which the seller agrees to pay for certain expenses / repairs, and is now refusing to pay for them.I'm also presuming that the $20K reduction was within the contractually allowed due diligence period and was agreed to by the seller within that same period.If that's correct, the seller is in breach of contract.Your attorney should contact the seller and give them the option of performing to the contract or being sued for "specific performance".  

We'll likely be going to small claims court.What I'm specifically wondering about is the security deposit. 

When you subtract the costs your margin is what is left over.Almost all sites so long there are bidders on line they do not end auction.PS: This is purchase with cash.

There is an interesting discussion on "Deposit to Hold in Massachusetts" on the MA Law Forum:https://www.malawforum.com/content/can-i-recover-d...In a nutshell, there does not seem to be a specific MA law governing "Deposits to Hold."

The more specific numbers, case studies, examples, and real quotes you can provide the better. 

Hi there, I am looking for an investor-minded realtor in the NE Indianapolis area, specifically Muncie.

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I'd be sure to include very specific language regarding smoking marijuana in my leases. 

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