Contracts
In New York, a seller who delivers a deed to a buyer at closing but then refuses to vacate the property is most likely in breach of:
AThe deed itself
BThe covenant of quiet enjoyment implied in the purchase contract and deed✓ Correct
CThe New York Tenant Protection Act
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Explanation
A seller who refuses to vacate after conveying title is breaching the covenant of quiet enjoyment — the implied or expressed covenant that the grantee will not be disturbed in their possession of the property. The buyer may seek possession through a court action and may be entitled to damages. The seller becomes a holdover tenant after closing if they remain without the buyer's permission.
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