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I am (was) buying a house and am having a hard time getting documentation to prove that my student loans are being discharged due to a disability. Because of this the escrow was extended until 6/25/2012. I put over $2000.00 in repairs into the house and also forfeited my honest money. The owner and I entered into an agreement that I would rent the home until the escrow closed and I moved in in April. I also paid a $500.00 deposit last month. The rent is $850.00. Now the owner is stating that he will not sign another extension and he will actively start selling the house beginning next month. He reported that I can stay month to month until the house is sold. Do I have any recourse? Do I have to move out? Can I get any of my money back?
Optional Information: Country relating to Question: United States State (if USA): Oregon Already Tried: I sent an email to my real estate broker asking her if I could get any of my money back. No answer so far.
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Can you tell me a bit about the difficulty you are having obtaining documentation? (i.e. is your bankruptcy attorney not being responsive, if you were represented by legal counsel, or are you having difficulty with the Court clerk to obtain records).
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The Total and Permanent Disability Corp (Nelnet) had difficulty getting my loans back from the issuing institution to discharge. Both places are part of the Dept of Education. The mgr of the Nelnet program assured me last week that the situation is cleared up and I should have the documentation very soon, possibly by Jul 1. The extension for the escrow is 06/25/12.
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QUESTIONS: "Do I have any recourse? Do I have to move out? Can I get any of my money back?"
ANSWER: First of all, please allow me to say that I am deeply sorry for your circumstances. Here is how this works. I would love to say that the law is favorable to your position and affords a great solution. However, I just have too much respect for you as a customer to mislead you or provide you with false information. In this instance, someone has to bear the fallout from not being able to timely provide the required documentation. The law does not place that onus on the seller, meaning you are stuck with it as the buyer. In other words, the seller is under no legal duty whatsoever to agree to another extension. Likewise, other than for honoring any stipulation provided in your contract, the buyer is not required to refund any additional monies. It is a harsh and bitter pill to swallow, no arguments here, and please believe me I often disagree with the law. All I can do is to accurately report it to you, which I have done even though it brings me zero pleasure to be the bearer of correct yet discouraging news. The very best you can do is to try and make the June 25th deadline. Otherwise, there is just no lawful way to force or compel the seller to agree to further extension.
I truly hope all works out for you.
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I have one more question. Since I am disabled does that impact the amount of time I have to move out? Your rating will be the highest one given. Thank you for time and expertise.
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I shall be very happy to comment further -- please see below.
QUESTION: "Since I am disabled does that impact the amount of time I have to move out?"
ANSWER: You have raised a very logical and understandable point. I so wish the news was more encouraging, but it is mixed in this sense. If you were being discriminated against in housing on the basis of your disability, then yes certainly the law affords protections to one in your shoes. But, if the seller is complying with the law otherwise, in other words not signaling you out for disparate unlawful treatment on account of your disability, then no the law does not provide any such protections. I am so truly sorry to have to be the bearer of what I fully realize is discouraging news. There is, I deeply regret to say, not mechanism which will afford immediate relief given the upcoming deadline. If you do suspect unlawful discrimination, however, you can certainly file a complaint, realizing it will be handled within later time frames and will not serve to impose any automatic extension, sorry to say:
State of Oregon Civil Rights Division.
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