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fbreyker

Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Virginia

I recently purchased my first home, and was supposed to receive $400 for home repairs. The seller and I both signed a document, with an official Century 21 real estate header, agreeing to $400 in lieu of the seller repairing the damages. I have already gone to closing and signed everything. Prior to closing I never received my HUD. At closing, I was rushed through all documents. After closing, I reviewed my HUD and the $400 we agreed upon, for repairs, was left off. The lender, both Realtors, and the closing company overlooked this credit.

Since I have a document signed by myself and the previous owner stating they would give me $400 at settlement for repairs and since I can prove they did not, do I have any legal recourse? My Realtor and her broker said I do not, since all parties approved the HUD. I was never made aware of how I would be given money for these repairs. I did not know if it would be part of the HUD, or if I would be given a check by the seller for repairs. All I knew was that I was supposed to be given $400 at settlement, in some form, for repairs.
 


fbreyker

Junior Member
Sue for the $400.
Are you certain that I can sue? Both Realtor's and their brokers are saying I have no recourse. I keep in mind that they are not lawyers; however, I am concerned that they could be correct.

It seems to me that if I have a signed document saying that someone would do something and they failed to do so, regardless of reason, that I would be able to legally and justifiably sue.
 

Zigner

Senior Member, Non-Attorney
Of course you can sue. America - what a country!


Seriously, it sounds like you have a good case to make in court.
 

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