Contracts
What is 'possession at closing' versus 'possession after closing' in an Idaho purchase contract?
AThey are the same — possession always transfers at closing
BPossession at closing means the buyer takes possession immediately upon closing; possession after closing means the seller retains temporary possession for an agreed period (short-term leaseback)✓ Correct
CPossession after closing is only for commercial properties
DIdaho requires possession to always occur at closing
Explanation
Purchase agreements should specify when possession transfers. Possession at closing is standard.
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