Contracts
Under Oregon law, which of the following contingencies, if not removed by a specified deadline, most typically allows the buyer to walk away and keep their earnest money?
AA price contingency
BA financing contingency that was not removed
CA seller's failure to provide clear title
DBoth B and C✓ Correct
Explanation
Both a financing contingency (if the buyer cannot obtain financing) and the seller's failure to provide clear title give the buyer the right to terminate the contract and have their earnest money returned. These are buyer-protective contingencies where the buyer does not forfeit their deposit when they exercise them.
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