Contracts
A Massachusetts Purchase and Sale Agreement that contains a 'subject to attorney review' clause allows:
AOnly the buyer's attorney to terminate the contract
BEither party's attorney to review and terminate or modify the agreement within the specified period✓ Correct
CUnlimited modifications at any time before closing
DThe attorneys to renegotiate the price after the P&S is signed
Explanation
An attorney review clause gives either party's attorney a specified period (commonly 5–10 business days) to review the contract and propose modifications or terminate the agreement. It is a consumer protection provision common in Massachusetts residential transactions.
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