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Under the Illinois Residential Real Property Disclosure Act, what right does a buyer have when the seller delivers the disclosure report after the contract has already been signed?

Correct Answer

D) The buyer may terminate the contract within 5 business days after receiving the late report and is entitled to the return of any earnest money or down payment.

Under the Illinois Residential Real Property Disclosure Act, when a seller delivers the disclosure report after the contract is signed, the buyer has 5 business days from receipt to terminate the contract and recover any earnest money or down payment. This statutory right exists specifically to protect buyers who did not receive the report before entering into the agreement.

Answer Options
A
The buyer must proceed to closing but may file a civil claim against the seller within one year of the late delivery.
B
The buyer's right to object is waived automatically if the contract was signed before the report was delivered.
C
The buyer may request a price reduction, but termination is not available once a contract has been executed.
D
The buyer may terminate the contract within 5 business days after receiving the late report and is entitled to the return of any earnest money or down payment.

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