Property Ownership

What is a 'right of first refusal' in real estate?

AA seller's right to refuse any offer below asking price
BA contractual right giving the holder the opportunity to purchase property before the owner sells it to a third party✓ Correct
CA lender's right to refuse a loan application
DA tenant's right to refuse entry by the landlord

Explanation

A right of first refusal gives the holder (often a tenant or co-owner) the right to purchase a property before the owner can sell to someone else. If the owner receives a third-party offer, they must first offer the property to the right-of-first-refusal holder on the same terms.

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