Whitelighter
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So for those of you who weren't in the know/guessed/worked it out I was (trying) to buy a 2000 Azimut 42. All looked good on paper and after an initial visit so a deposit was duely paid after the contract was received. The contract was very clear on what happens after rejection. Basically I should have the deposit returned.
Broker is now arguing my reason for rejection isn't a problem (not that it needs to be) and says he has passed the deposit to the buyer so cant return it even if he wants to.
Now its not a life altering amount of money but Id rather it was in my account than his.
I know these are the risks but even I thought Italy wasn't quite such a cowboy state regarding contract law. ho hum.
Broker is now arguing my reason for rejection isn't a problem (not that it needs to be) and says he has passed the deposit to the buyer so cant return it even if he wants to.
Now its not a life altering amount of money but Id rather it was in my account than his.
I know these are the risks but even I thought Italy wasn't quite such a cowboy state regarding contract law. ho hum.