Contracts

A Louisiana buyer and seller execute a purchase agreement on March 1 with a closing date of April 15. On April 10, the seller informs the buyer they want to push closing to May 15. The buyer's options include:

AAccept or demand performance by the original closing date, potentially with damages for delay✓ Correct
BAutomatically receive a 60-day extension under Louisiana law
CFile a complaint with the LREC for breach
DOnly accept the extension or void the contract with no remedies

Explanation

When a seller requests a closing delay, the buyer may agree to the extension or, if time is of the essence or the delay constitutes a material breach, demand performance by the original date or seek legal remedies including damages or specific performance.

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