Kellyeng, that's so funny that the neighbors would think you could do something about the landscaping! If sellers want a little more time in their property after a sale closes, its important they know how this negotiated term fits into their contract before committing to longer-term plans. Of course in NYC there are exceptions to every rule. According to a definition provided by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, a material defect is an issue with a system or component of a residential property that results in a significantly adverse effect on the value of the property or that poses a safety risk. Nearly all 50 states have laws requiring sellers to advise buyers of certain known, material defects in the property, typically by filling out a standard disclosure form before the sale is completed. Often, home inspectors will make notes about items that may require future repair or look potentially unstable. This most commonly occurs where the contract contains either a warranty or a guaranty that is breached. Short of drastically reducing the length of the island, it will never be centered on the arch or window. Do not write, email, call or send smoke signals to them! They are unhappy with both agents, the seller, the inspector - EVERYONE. That leaves $1,000 in "excess deposit" that will be paid back to the seller. Don't respond. hey mpag, ask Dr. Malcontent if she's going to make some wine out of all her sour grapes:-), Aren't they trying to handle these things a little out of order? However, the key part of both is that they create a contingency deadline, after which either party can cancel, with the buyer receiving a return of the deposit. Do you share that concern about the fridge's placement, too? My open fridge doors stick out an additional 19 1/4" beyond the counter. I recommend: conduct the walk-through the night before closing, go to closing and sign the paperwork, then file the eviction notice at the courthouse and pay to have it served immediately. I have given gifts of crocheted and embroidered items. Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. Investigate similar occurrences of the problem in the surrounding neighborhood. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Most houses will have minor items that need to be either fixed or replaced here and there. Register/Report Closing; . Unfortunately if you go at it alone it's easy to miss important details, be talked into bad decisions, and compromise your rights. BTW, they can find user manuals for almost any appliance in a Google search. They tested for radon, even though there was a radon mitigation system. Refer them to the real estate agent. The house was as clean as when they looked at it because nobody lived there. I told them all I knew about the security system (which we never used) before closing in response to one of their many requests.