Contracts

A Connecticut buyer's purchase contract includes a 'mortgage commitment deadline' of June 1st. By May 28th, the buyer has a commitment but needs 3 more days for lender paperwork. What should happen?

AThe buyer is automatically in default since the deadline passed
BThe buyer should notify the seller and request a brief extension in writing before the deadline expires✓ Correct
CThe buyer may extend the deadline unilaterally
DThe contract automatically extends for 10 business days

Explanation

If the buyer anticipates not meeting a contingency deadline, they should proactively notify the seller and request a written extension before the deadline. Waiting until after the deadline may allow the seller to declare the buyer in default.

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