Contracts
Vermont's real estate contract damages for seller's breach may include the buyer's right to:
AOnly the return of the earnest money
BSpecific performance, compensatory damages, or rescission and restitution✓ Correct
CTriple damages automatically
DA 10% penalty on the purchase price
Explanation
When a seller breaches a Vermont real estate contract, the buyer may seek specific performance (forcing the sale), compensatory damages (out-of-pocket losses), or rescission and restitution (return to pre-contract position).
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