ACT Buyer Wants Fences Replaced - Unwarranted Delay of Sale of Property?

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Barbara

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11 March 2015
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A buyer is arguing over fences that they say need replaced and I say they don't. They are as is when they signed contract of sale. They say they'll delay contract until fences replaced. Can they do this and can I withdraw property from sale. Contract date is today, Friday.
 

Tracy B

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Hi Barbara,

Is this a sale of property? Has a provisional sales agreement been signed? Has a formal agreement been signed? If so, what does it say about the fence? If it doesn't mention the fence, is there a term that buyer accepts property as is? When did the seller first raise problem with the fence?

Is buyer willing to pay for the cost of replacing the fence?