UT v Kouri Richins - Molly Crosswhite - Bought Kouri's House

Описание: The testimony of Molly Crosswhite during the trial of Kouri Richins, focused on a property Crosswhite bought from the defendant in early 2022.

Property Purchase and Timeline:
• Molly Crosswhite entered into a real estate purchase contract for a home owned by Kouri Richins on January 14, 2022.
• Crosswhite officially closed on the property on January 26, 2022.

Pre-Closing Condition of the Home:
• Kouri Richins had performed a renovation on the home prior to selling it and had possession of the keys during that process.
• During a final walkthrough a couple of days before closing, all staging furniture had been removed.
• Crosswhite requested the home be fully vacated, including the removal of garbage, debris, and old cars.
• She did not recall seeing any small items, such as boxes or cups, left behind in the closets upon taking possession.

Occupancy Status:
• The home was completely unoccupied between the January 26 closing date and the end of March 2022.
• Although Crosswhite's renters signed a lease beginning March 1, they did not actually move into the home until March 30, 2022.

Home Security and Access:
• The locks on the home were not changed ; they remained exactly the same from the January closing until the renters moved in.
• To allow contractors access, Crosswhite hid a key near the front door (such as under a pot), though she expected the contractors to keep the home locked when not in use.

Post-Closing Renovations:
• Crosswhite negotiated a $10,000 credit during the sale because the home needed further work to become habitable.
• Kouri Richins' real estate agent was informed that the home could not be rented out right away due to the need for these additional repairs.
• Contractors worked on the house for approximately seven days in February 2022, including dates around February 10-14 and February 19-20.
• The work included adding attic insulation and fixing mortar to stop animals from entering the property.

00:00:00 - Direct EXAM - Molly Crosswhite
00:00:46 - Property Purchase and Occupancy Timeline
00:01:52 - Home Security and Prior Access
00:02:48 - Real Estate Purchase Agreement
00:03:20 - Pre-Closing Walkthrough and Condition
00:04:49 - Post-Closing Renovations
00:06:13 - Contractor Access and Key Management
00:07:07 - Repair Negotiations and Agent Communications
00:08:33 - Defense Investigator Interview and Dismissal

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