Contracts

Under the TREC contract, if the property is condemned by a government agency before closing, the buyer typically has the right to:

AComplete the purchase at the reduced market value
BTerminate the contract and receive the earnest money, or accept the reduced property and condemnation award✓ Correct
CSue the government for all losses
DForce the seller to cure the condemnation

Explanation

If a portion of the property is condemned (or a condemnation proceeding is initiated) before closing, TREC contracts typically allow the buyer to either terminate and recover their earnest money, or proceed with the purchase accepting the property in its current state and receiving the benefit of any condemnation award.

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