Abingdon, VA asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Contracts and Real Estate Law for Virginia

Q: Do I have to sign a dispute resolution and arbitration agreement before purchasing a house

Purchasing a modular home in Tennessee to be delivered to Virginia. Seller wants a dispute resolution and arbitration agreement signed before. I have not see the house. They want me to sign something saying I am satisfied with it and nothing is wrong. Can I get out of signing this

1 Lawyer Answer

A: A Virginia/Tennessee (???) attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Applicable laws aside, as a general matter, an attorney would probably want to take a look closer at the agreement to advise - geography, distances involved, reasonableness of ability to inspect, and other possible factors. Good luck

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