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Vendee

by | Feb 15, 2026

In real estate transactions, a vendee is the purchaser of property, particularly in the context of a land contract or installment sale agreement. The vendee agrees to make payments over time in exchange for the right to acquire title.

Under a land contract, the vendee typically receives equitable interest in the property while the vendor retains legal title until the contract terms are fully satisfied. The vendee’s rights and obligations are defined by the terms of the agreement.