Contracts

Novation in a real estate contract means:

AAdding new parties to an existing contract
BSubstituting a new contract or party for an existing one, releasing the original party from liability✓ Correct
CAmending contract terms without creating a new contract
DAssigning the contract to a third party

Explanation

Novation replaces an existing contract with a new one, or substitutes a new party for an original party with the consent of all parties. The original party is completely released from obligations under the new agreement.

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