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Sarah is purchasing a residential property in Stamford, Connecticut. The purchase agreement is signed on March 1. The seller has not yet provided the property condition disclosure report required under CGS § 20-327b. The seller delivers the report to Sarah on March 5, four days after contract signing. Under Connecticut law, what right does Sarah have upon receiving the late disclosure?

Correct Answer

B) Sarah has the right to void the purchase agreement within three days of receiving the late disclosure report

Under CGS § 20-327b, the seller is required to deliver the property condition disclosure report to the buyer before the purchase contract is signed. If the report is delivered after contract signing, the buyer has a three-day right to void the purchase agreement after receipt of the late disclosure. This statutory right exists regardless of what the disclosure contains.

Answer Options
A
Sarah must accept the disclosure and proceed with the transaction since the contract is already signed
B
Sarah has the right to void the purchase agreement within three days of receiving the late disclosure report
C
Sarah must notify the Connecticut Real Estate Commission within 10 days to trigger a formal review
D
Sarah may only void the contract if the disclosure reveals a material defect that was not previously known

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Related Concepts

Equitable title is the buyer's interest in a property after a purchase contract is signed but before closing, giving the buyer the right to acquire legal title in the future. The seller retains legal title until the deed is delivered at closing.

A financing contingency makes the purchase contract conditional upon the buyer obtaining mortgage approval within a specified time period. If the buyer cannot secure financing, they can cancel the contract and receive their earnest money back.

An inspection contingency gives the buyer the right to have the property professionally inspected within a specified time frame and to negotiate repairs or cancel the contract based on the findings.

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