【AgonyUncle】Seek ur advice on dispute of a resale HDB (we cheated by sellersDear Agony Uncle,
May we seek your advice on our dispute of the resale of a HDB flat?
My husband and I had signed an OTP of the resale of a HDB flat last Dec with the two witnessing agents representing both parties. It went smooth until our first appointment in Feb 2011. The sellers did not show up on the scheduled time. However in the afternoon of the same day, the sellers called us up and requested for continue of the first appointment. Thus the first appointment was reinstated. We and the sellers (a husband and a wife) have signed the contract at the witness of a HDB officer.
We are now at the final stage (pending at completion of the second appointment which should have taken place on 11th Apr) of the resale of HDB property. The resale was not able to complete because the sellers wanted to withdrawal. During the last inspection of the house, we found that one of the seller (the wife) was not the one who had presented in the f (more...)
Reply from Uncle Agony
The HDB officer bears the responsibility of verifying the signature. At this late stage,if the sellers cannot complete, you can ask the court to order specific performance that they be compelled to complete the sale to you.
You could contact me if you need to speak to me.
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