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  • The buyer is entitled to get his deposit money back, but he can't buy the home. This is because there are TWO sellers (two people on the deed) and BOTH seller's need to sign the contract. In your question, only ONE of the sellers signed the contract. Therefore there is no legal contract. Basically, you can't sell something you own jointly with someone else without their permission. Sounds like Seller #1 was trying to sell the home without Seller #2's knowledge and/or permission!I would advise the buyer to get a real estate attorney if he doesn't get his deposit back. And if either party used a real estate agent, they should contact the National Board of Realtors and make a complaint.
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Q: If seller changes mind on selling the home to the buyer but the buyer has already signed the contract and put in a deposit but one of the co-sellers hasn't signed what rights do the buyer have.?
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