Contracts
Under the TREC One to Four Family Contract, if the property does not pass the buyer's inspection and the buyer and seller cannot agree on repairs during the option period, the buyer's right is to:
AForce the seller to make all repairs
BTerminate the contract and receive the earnest money back✓ Correct
CSue the seller for specific performance of repairs
DRequest TREC to arbitrate the repair dispute
Explanation
During the option period, the buyer has the unrestricted right to terminate for any reason and receive the earnest money back. The buyer cannot force the seller to make repairs, but has full discretion to walk away.
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