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We are in a situation were we are renting. Our landlord agreed to sell us the apt 12 months ago.
We agreed on the price, we had our lawyers draw up a contract and had a building inspection.
Upon the inspection we we’re told that there were a bunch of permits that weren’t closed due to a renovation.

After constant emails to the owner about the status of the permits he said that the deal is off because I’m sick of your emails.

We have now found another place to buy.

My question is that if the owner agreed to a price, a contract was presented to him and then he tells us in writing (email) that the deal is off. Can we deduct our attorney costs and inspector (or take it to small claims) if he takes it out of our deposit.

FYI: He is in an industry where negative press against him would not be seen as a benefit.