Contracts

Under New York law, an option contract in real estate gives the optionee the:

AObligation to buy the property within the option period
BRight but not the obligation to purchase the property at a set price within a set time✓ Correct
CRight to lease the property with automatic purchase rights
DFirst right of refusal on any future sale

Explanation

An option contract gives the optionee the right (but not the obligation) to purchase property at an agreed price within a specified time period. If the optionee does not exercise the option, it expires and the seller keeps the option consideration.

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