What was the reason the seller could not deliver by the June 1 closing in the building scenario?

• A. City code violations required repairs before delivery.
• B. The buyer changed the terms.
• C. The building had no issues.
• D. The seller decided to cancel the sale.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that a seller must deliver the property in a condition that satisfies applicable codes and the contract. If city code violations exist, the seller must cure them before delivery, or closing can’t happen. In this scenario, city code violations required repairs prior to delivery, so the seller could not hand over the building by the June 1 closing until those repairs were completed and any necessary permits obtained. The other options describe actions that didn’t occur (buyer changing terms, no issues, or the seller canceling), which don’t explain why delivery was blocked.