Contracts

A South Dakota purchase agreement requires the seller to provide clean title at closing. If the title search reveals an unresolved mechanic's lien, the seller must:

AClose the transaction and dispute the lien after closing
BSatisfy or bond over the lien before or at closing✓ Correct
CAsk the buyer to assume the lien as a condition of sale
DCancel the contract without liability

Explanation

When the purchase agreement requires clean title, the seller must clear all liens and encumbrances before or at closing. The seller can pay off the mechanic's lien from sale proceeds or obtain a title bond.

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