Brooks v. Holmes

This case arises out of plaintiffs’ purchase of defendant Benda’s house, which was listed with defendant Belon Realty. On May 12, 1983, plaintiffs, through defendants Carriage House Realty, and real estate agent Izóla Holmes made an offer to purchase the property from Benda for $34,900, provided the seller brought the home up to "city code minimum” and "fha requirements.” Benda’s counteroffer, stating that the $34,900 price was acceptable but "any repairs subjected by fha or City shall not exceed $1,000.00,” was accepted by plaintiffs on May 23, 1983. Following an inspection of the house,…