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A buyer in Rancho Cucamonga has a C.A.R. RPA with standard contingencies. On day 10, the buyer submits a Request for Repair (RR) asking the seller to fix a leaking roof. The seller refuses to make any repairs. Under the C.A.R. RPA, what are the buyer's options while still within the inspection contingency period?

Correct Answer

B) The buyer may cancel the contract within the contingency period and receive a full deposit refund

While still within the inspection contingency period, the buyer retains the right to cancel the transaction for any reason related to the investigation, including dissatisfaction with the seller's response to repair requests. The buyer would receive a full refund of the deposit.

Answer Options
A
The buyer must accept the property as-is since the seller refused repairs
B
The buyer may cancel the contract within the contingency period and receive a full deposit refund
C
The buyer may withhold the remaining deposit payments until the seller agrees to repairs
D
The buyer must submit the dispute to mandatory DRE arbitration

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request_for_repairseller_refusalcancellation_rightinspection_contingency

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