Contracts
Vermont's 'seller's remedies for buyer's default' may include:
ARetaining the earnest money as liquidated damages only
BRetaining the earnest money, suing for specific performance, or suing for actual damages, depending on the contract terms✓ Correct
CAutomatically re-listing the property
DFiling criminal charges against the buyer
Explanation
Vermont sellers whose buyers default may have multiple remedies depending on the contract: retaining the earnest money (if specified as liquidated damages), seeking specific performance (forcing the purchase), or suing for actual damages caused by the breach.
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