I’m trying to have money returned from an OK property do I need a OK real estate attorney or CA real estate attorney – I live in CA?
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I’m trying to have money returned from an OK property do I need a OK real estate attorney or CA real estate attorney – I live in CA?
I put down money for a real estate transaction to purchase rental property in OK. It’s been two years since this transaction and the real estate agent has stated I can’t get my money until the property is sold to someone else.
Asked on June 16, 2009 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
You need an attorney where the land is. It's a pretty unshakeable rule, that when it comes to land, the court for the place where the land actually is has the last word. One place you can look for a qualified attorney anywhere is our website, http://attorneypages.com
It sounds from your question as if you backed out of the contract without a reason good enough, and that Oklahoma (where I don't practice) has law that, like other states, only allows the seller to keep as much of your deposit as needed to make up the difference if it sells for less. If that's the story, there may not be much that a lawyer can do to help you.
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