Contracts
A Florida buyer in a FAR-BAR contract is in 'default' if they:
ARequest a 5-day extension to the closing date
BFail to perform any material obligation (such as delivering the deposit or proceeding to closing) by the required deadline✓ Correct
CRequest a home inspection
DAsk the seller to make repairs
Explanation
A buyer defaults under the FAR-BAR contract by failing to perform material obligations by specified deadlines — such as failing to deliver the earnest money deposit, failing to obtain financing, or failing to appear at closing without contractual justification.
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