What Is Recoupment of Down Payment?

Recoupment of a down payment refers to a party recovering funds they contributed toward a purchase — most often arising in a canceled contract, a co-ownership dispute, or a dissolved partnership where one party seeks reimbursement for their share of the original down payment.

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