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norcalstew

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undefinedWhat is the name of your state? California.

I signed an agreement to purchase a lot from a couple for a said price and they gave me written approval to make improvements (ie. building structures, excavating, landscaping) to the lot before the close of escrow. So I now have a manufactured home that is near completion. The couple now discloses that thier brother owns half intrest in the lot and he has a judgement agianst him. The couple says if the proceedes go to pay the brothers debt, they will back out. I did not have a contract with the brother. Can the couple back out of the sale? And who will be responsible for payig for this home and impovements?
 


HomeGuru

Senior Member
norcalstew said:
undefinedWhat is the name of your state? California.

I signed an agreement to purchase a lot from a couple for a said price and they gave me written approval to make improvements (ie. building structures, excavating, landscaping) to the lot before the close of escrow. So I now have a manufactured home that is near completion. The couple now discloses that thier brother owns half intrest in the lot and he has a judgement agianst him. The couple says if the proceedes go to pay the brothers debt, they will back out. I did not have a contract with the brother. Can the couple back out of the sale? And who will be responsible for payig for this home and impovements?

**A: next time have a title search done before entering into any contract and ESPECIALLY before making any improvements. You have a mess on your hands.
 

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