Buyers rights after sale

Geir
Home Buyer
Astoria, OR

I just bought an coop apartment. I was told by the broker that it was 900 Sqf. Based on that we place a bid that was accepted. We later found out that the apartment is only 780 sqf. We feel we not are getting what we are paying for and if we knew the size we would most likely not bought it, or at least given a lower bid. What is my rights here? If anyone know about a similar case please let me know.

Geir

Answers (2)
Douglas Montgom...
Agent
Douglaston, NY

Geir,

First of all you may have an ethic complaint against the broker. Contact Professional Standards at Long Island Board of Realtors if they are a realtor, 631-661-4800. Ask for Judy Becker and she will forward you the pertinent information.

If the listing information was fraudulent, you may well have legal grounds for recourse. Contact a reputable real estate attorney for advice. Who did the selling broker work for? What did the listing say?

If you need additional information, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience at my office in Bayside at 718-279-8762.

Very truly yours,


Douglas Montgomery, Bkr
HomeNY Corp.

Fri Dec 12 2008, 11:43
Jolie MussNYC/M...
Broker
Upper West Side, New...
FIRST ANSWER

Geir,
This is a legal question. Did you have your own Real Estate Lawyer? Was the sq footage in writing and was it approximate? Please contact me by email if you would like a list of reputable NY real estate lawyers
Good luck!

Web Reference: http://joliemuss.com
Thu Oct 16 2008, 17:22

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