Contracts
A Virginia buyer defaults on a sales contract. The seller's most common remedy is to:
AFile criminal charges against the buyer
BRetain the earnest money as liquidated damages (if provided in the contract)✓ Correct
CDemand specific performance in all cases
DRelist the property with a different broker
Explanation
Most Virginia residential sales contracts include a liquidated damages clause allowing the seller to retain the earnest money as full compensation if the buyer defaults, avoiding litigation over actual damages.
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