Q: I am in contract since February 9th 2021 with a possession before closing contract.
We were supposed to close March 10, then he delayed to March 31, then again to April 6, 9th, 16, and now may 10. We signed the possession before closing and we paid him $2000 for that month of rent his contract never stated rent afterwards and we would have paid had he asked or it had been in a contract but he didn't also he gave us approval in a contract to update the kitchen since it was in awful unusable condition and I have spent about $30000 to do that we have had every intention to close And now he does not want to sell due to us not agreeing to an nba so I am just looking to see if I have a case
A: Without reviewing your contract no lawyer will be able to advise you on whether or not you have a case. You likely have one of two cases here. The first demand performance under the contract (sell you the house) and the second unjust enrichment, for the $30,000 you spent on the kitchen. Take all your documentation and communications with the seller to a local lawyer and have them advise you on your steps going forward.
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