{"id":8325,"date":"2026-11-06T05:52:04","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T05:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/resources-real-estate-litigation\/commercial-real-estate-purchase-contract-dispute-lawyer-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T09:40:10","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T09:40:10","slug":"commercial-real-estate-purchase-contract-dispute-lawyer-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/resources-real-estate-litigation\/commercial-real-estate-purchase-contract-dispute-lawyer-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Real Estate Purchase Contract Dispute Lawyer FL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-8322\" alt=\"Surveyor with a total station setting boundary stakes along a disputed backyard property line.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/surveyor-with-a-total-station-setting-boundary-stakes-along-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/surveyor-with-a-total-station-setting-boundary-stakes-along-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/surveyor-with-a-total-station-setting-boundary-stakes-along-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/surveyor-with-a-total-station-setting-boundary-stakes-along-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/surveyor-with-a-total-station-setting-boundary-stakes-along-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/surveyor-with-a-total-station-setting-boundary-stakes-along-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Commercial Real Estate Litigation | Tampa, Hillsborough County &amp; Tampa Bay<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Stalled or Disputed Commercial Purchase Contract? Talk to Our Business Litigation Team<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Ayala Law PA focuses on commercial real estate purchase contract disputes for buyers, sellers and investors in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace and the wider Tampa Bay area. Call (305) 570-2208 or book a case evaluation to discuss your contract.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Book a Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Book a Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Eduardo A. Maura \u00b7 Published November 6, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A commercial real estate purchase contract dispute starts when a buyer and seller disagree about whether a signed deal must close, can be cancelled, or has been broken. Florida law and the contract&#8217;s own terms decide who is right. This guide covers the common causes, the litigation options, and the deadlines that matter. Ayala Law PA focuses on business and real estate litigation in Florida courts and arbitration.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Commercial Real Estate Purchase Contract Dispute Involves<\/h2>\n<p>A commercial purchase dispute is a disagreement over whether a signed purchase and sale agreement is being performed, excused, or breached. Commercial deals differ from home sales in ways that matter. Deposits are often larger. Due diligence periods can run for weeks or months. Financing contingencies are common. The buyer is often a company, such as an LLC, not a person.<\/p>\n<p>A dispute can involve more than the buyer and seller. Lenders, brokers, title companies, and escrow agents may each hold part of the deal.<\/p>\n<p>This page is written for business owners, investors, developers, and property owners in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace, and the wider Tampa Bay area whose commercial sale or purchase has stalled. The responsible lawyer for this page is Eduardo A. Maura.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a seller has walked away from your signed commercial contract or is holding your earnest money, reach out to Ayala Law PA so we can review the contract with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-for-sale-sign-stands-in-a-suburban-front-yard-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A &quot;For Sale&quot; sign stands in a suburban front yard.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Common Reasons Commercial Deals Fall Apart in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>Most failed deals come down to a contingency, a missed deadline, or a problem found during due diligence. Common triggers include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Financing falls through.<\/strong> A lender backs out, or an appraisal comes in below the price.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Due diligence findings.<\/strong> Environmental issues, zoning or permit problems, survey conflicts, or lease obligations no one disclosed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Title problems.<\/strong> Liens or easement issues that surface late in the contract period.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Missed notices or deadlines.<\/strong> A late inspection notice or deposit demand can change who holds the right to walk away.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refusal to close.<\/strong> One side says the deal is off, changes the terms, or claims the other side broke the contract.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Earnest money disputes.<\/strong> The buyer, seller, and escrow agent or title company disagree about who gets the deposit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In many cases the real fight is over paperwork: whether written notice was given, in the right form, and on time.<\/p>\n<h2>Litigation Options When a Purchase Contract Breaks Down<\/h2>\n<p>The main options are specific performance, money damages, deposit recovery, declaratory relief, and arbitration. The contract language often decides which one fits.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Specific performance.<\/strong> Asks a court to order a party to complete the sale instead of paying money.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Money damages.<\/strong> Seeks money for losses the breach caused. What is recoverable depends on the contract and the proof.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deposit recovery.<\/strong> Asks for the earnest money, including from an escrow holder when release terms are disputed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Declaratory relief.<\/strong> Asks a court to decide whether a party properly ended the contract or used a contingency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arbitration.<\/strong> If the contract requires it, Florida law generally treats a written arbitration agreement as valid and enforceable, except on grounds that exist for revoking any contract (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.02.html\">Fla. Stat. 682.02<\/a>). If the other side does not oppose a request to arbitrate, the court orders arbitration (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.03.html\">Fla. Stat. 682.03<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unjust enrichment.<\/strong> When an express contract covers the same subject, this claim generally won&#8217;t succeed (<a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/467568\/opinion\/Opinion_16-2898.pdf\">Williams v. Johnson<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which path fits depends on the contract terms, the timing, and the outcome you need.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Commercial Purchase Contract Dispute Typically Proceeds<\/h2>\n<p>A typical matter starts with a full contract review. It moves to written demands, and it goes to court or arbitration only if settlement fails. Here is the usual sequence:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Review the file.<\/strong> Read the contract, amendments, addenda, notices, and correspondence. Map every deadline.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Send or answer demands.<\/strong> Follow any notice-and-cure steps the contract requires.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Explore settlement.<\/strong> Options include extensions, deposit splits, or a restructured closing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>File or arbitrate.<\/strong> Sue in the proper Florida court or start arbitration, as the contract requires.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exchange evidence.<\/strong> Discovery may cover closing documents, lender communications, and inspection reports, under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridabar.org\/rules\/ctproc\/\">Florida Rules of Civil Procedure<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>On request of a party who is willing and able to pay the mediation costs, or whose costs can be equitably divided between the parties, a court must refer most civil damages cases to mediation, unless an exception applies (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\">Fla. Stat. 44.102<\/a>). Then the case settles or goes to trial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Settlement offers run on their own clock. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0045\/Sections\/0045.061.html\">Fla. Stat. 45.061<\/a>, a written offer of settlement generally stays open for 45 days unless it is withdrawn or accepted sooner, but the statute sets timing requirements (an offer must be made more than 60 days after service and not less than 60 days before trial, or 45 days before trial for a counteroffer) and does not apply to causes of action that accrue after the effective date of the act. It is not filed with the court (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0045\/Sections\/0045.061.html\">Fla. Stat. 45.061<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Timelines vary. Contested commercial matters often take months, and longer if discovery is heavy or the case goes to trial.<\/p>\n<h2>Deadlines and Time Limits to Watch<\/h2>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s limitations statute allows five years to sue on a written contract. The contract&#8217;s own deadlines can end your options sooner. Keep these points in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A contract can&#8217;t shorten the suit deadline.<\/strong> A clause that sets a shorter time to sue than the statute allows is void (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.03.html\">Fla. Stat. 95.03<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Due diligence and financing periods expire.<\/strong> A missed notice can change who had the right to terminate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Escrow demands have windows.<\/strong> Written deposit demands often must be sent within a set period.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Waiting can cost you.<\/strong> For a voidable contract, ratification occurs when a party who could cancel it fails to do so after learning the facts (<a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/283961\/opinion\/Opinion_12-3192.pdf\">Flaherty v. Flaherty<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep written records.<\/strong> Emails, texts, and letters often show what the contract required and when.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Documents to Gather Before You Contact Us<\/h2>\n<p>Gathering these records now makes the first review faster and more useful.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The fully signed purchase and sale agreement, with every amendment, addendum, and extension letter.<\/li>\n<li>Earnest money receipts, escrow agreements, and any written deposit release requests.<\/li>\n<li>Inspection, survey, environmental, appraisal, and financing commitment reports.<\/li>\n<li>Title commitments, closing statements, and any default or termination notices sent or received.<\/li>\n<li>Correspondence with the other side, brokers, lenders, and title or escrow agents.<\/li>\n<li>A short written timeline of key dates, including when the problem first surfaced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How Ayala Law PA Approaches These Disputes<\/h2>\n<p>Ayala Law PA focuses on business litigation. That includes commercial and contract disputes, shareholder and partnership matters, construction litigation, real estate litigation, and international trade litigation in Florida courts and arbitration. Eduardo A. Maura is the responsible lawyer for this page. The firm&#8217;s support staff assist with case administration and document organization.<\/p>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s only office is at 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL. It represents businesses in Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay area.<\/p>\n<p>Venue depends on where the case is filed. Under Florida&#8217;s venue rule, an action goes where the defendant resides, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property in litigation is located, but this rule does not apply to actions against nonresidents (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0047\/Sections\/0047.011.html\">Fla. Stat. 47.011<\/a>). If the property sits in Hillsborough County, that county is one place a case may be filed.<\/p>\n<p>If a matter may be better handled by another lawyer or firm, we will say so at the outset.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I get my earnest money back if the deal falls through?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on the contract&#8217;s contingency, notice, and escrow terms. It also depends on which party caused the failure to close.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does a commercial real estate purchase contract dispute always go to court?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not always. If the contract requires arbitration, Florida law generally enforces that clause.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to sue over a breached commercial contract?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida&#8217;s statute generally allows five years for a written contract. The contract&#8217;s own notice deadlines can be much shorter.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does Florida require mediation before trial?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not always. On request, a court must refer most civil damages cases to mediation, provided the requesting party is willing and able to pay the costs or the costs can be equitably divided between the parties, unless an exception applies.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I keep talking to the other side?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep communications written and professional. Send formal notices the way the contract requires.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-group-of-adults-reviewing-real-estate-documents-outside-a-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A group of adults reviewing real estate documents outside a house on a sunny day.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Ayala Law PA About Your Stalled Commercial Deal<\/h2>\n<p>If your commercial closing has stalled, or a seller has walked away from a signed contract, Ayala Law PA can review the contract and its deadlines with you. Call (305) 570-2208 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">request a case evaluation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Attorney advertising. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice; reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Ayala Law PA. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Ayala Law PA, 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Approach Purchase Contract Disputes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contract-First Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We start with the purchase agreement itself, including contingencies, notice provisions, closing dates, escrow terms and any dispute resolution clause.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attention to Timing<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notice requirements and closing deadlines can shape your options, so we help clients act quickly and keep a clear record of every communication.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting Your Deposit and Position<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We evaluate earnest money, deposits and claimed damages, and we pursue the remedies available under Florida law and the contract.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Litigation and Arbitration Experience<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our practice covers Florida courts and arbitration, so we are prepared to match the forum your agreement requires.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Keep Your Records Before You Call<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preserve the signed purchase agreement, all amendments, emails and text messages with the other side, inspection reports, and any written notices. Do not ignore a default or termination notice, even if you believe it is wrong.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Call (305) 570-2208<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Call (305) 570-2208<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Commercial Purchase Contract Disputes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Failed or Delayed Closings<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a buyer or seller refuses to close, or closing keeps slipping, we review whether the contract conditions were met and what remedies apply.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Earnest Money and Deposit Disputes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disagreements over who is entitled to held funds often turn on contingency, notice and escrow language. We analyze those terms and the conduct behind the failed deal.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inspection, Title and Due Diligence Issues<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Problems uncovered during due diligence, including title defects, environmental findings or zoning issues, can lead to disputes about termination rights and damages.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specific Performance and Damages Claims<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We assess whether a court or arbitrator may order completion of the sale or whether monetary damages better fit the facts of your transaction.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Have a Commercial Purchase Contract Dispute? 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