If your contract specifies vacant at close, then you do not have to close. If you choose to close anyway, then you inherit a problem.This article will suggest various provisions that protect the interests of the seller in some key areas where there is room for negotiation. The seller can't close the deal as they have no permission from their lender to sell and no idea when they will get permission. If the buyer fails to fulfill certain conditions outlined in the purchase agreement, the seller may have the right to terminate the contract. Call our firm at or fill out the form below if you have any questions or concerns regarding the closing of your new property. The court provided us with a reminder of the longstanding principle known as the "Double Default Rule" or "The Rule in King v. Urban". This article considers whether the duty of good faith changes parties' obligations on closing of a real estate transaction. The general understanding is that when the seller has the money and the buyer has the keys, the deal is done and the house is vacated. This article considers whether the duty of good faith changes parties' obligations on closing of a real estate transaction.