Contracts
Under the TREC contract's property condition paragraph, the seller agrees to maintain the property in its present condition. If the seller fails to maintain the property before closing, the buyer may:
ACancel the contract for any reason
BRequire the seller to restore the property to its previous condition or seek a reduction in price✓ Correct
CSue the seller for improvements to the property
DDemand a new Seller's Disclosure Notice
Explanation
TREC contracts require the seller to maintain the property in its current condition. If the property deteriorates (e.g., deferred maintenance, damage), the buyer can require restoration or negotiate a price adjustment to account for the changed condition.
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