The Deposit Is Not a Condition
Zachary Soccio-Marandola
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The Deposit Is Not a Condition
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Key Takeaway
An accepted offer is binding even if the deposit is never paid, because the deposit is a term of the contract, not a condition.
An accepted offer is binding even if the deposit is never paid, because the deposit is a term of the contract, not a condition.
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