Q: We are selling our house but know we want to back out due to a family emergency, they threaten to sue what can we do?
We are selling our house and accepted an offer however. We have to back out due to my father-in-law becoming sick now they They threaten to take us to court for wanting to back out of selling our house. We offer to pay all their expenses and maybe an extra couple hundred due to the inconvenience. What are my options
A: Your options will depends on a few more specific facts. You need to call and speak to a real estate transactions attorney so they can review the documents involved and the specifics in order to give you options.
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