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I paid a deposit on a home of 1,700.00 dollars. I did not sign any lease or promise to the house and after a couple days changed my mind on the home. The guy refuses to give me back any of my deposit.

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hudson, Florida

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You would have to review any agreements. Usually, the payment is called earnest money to hold the home for you. If you fail to close or refuse to go through with it, the earnest money is forfeited.
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Expert:	Lawmoe
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Answered:	8/14/2007

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I paid a deposit on a home of 1,700.00 dollars. I did not sign any lease or promise to the house and after a couple days changed my mind on the home. The guy refuses to give me back any of my deposit.

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You would have to review any agreements. Usually, the payment is called earnest money to hold the home for you. If you fail to close or refuse to go through with it, the earnest money is forfeited. Please click ACCEPT below

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hudson, Florida

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Talking and trying to negotiate something.

You would have to review any agreements. Usually, the payment is called earnest money to hold the home for you. If you fail to close or refuse to go through with it, the earnest money is forfeited.
Please click ACCEPT below