Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has already got one big win under his belt: setting a new precedent in real estate law. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Nick Sirianni, head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, has a big game coming up. But no matter what happens on the field, Sirianni has already made a huge impact in the world of real estate, winning a court case that could even make some residents of Kansas City happy.
In January, Sirianni thwarted a trick play attempted by the sellers of a home he agreed to buy. In the process, a New Jersey court gave homebuyers across the nation more protection against secretive sellers.
The coach sued to break a contract for a house he’d purchased after discovering that the seller didn’t disclose a “right of first refusal” clause attached to the property. The clause meant that when Sirianni decided to sell the property, he’d have to offer it first to the seller’s children or family trust. The sellers included the clause in the title after Sirianni asked for it to be removed. Sirianni picked up the blitz and checked down to another play — he backed out of the deal.
The property in question is located in Moorestown, N.J., outside Philadelphia, and boasts 7,800 square feet of living space. With a $2.3 million price tag, it’s described as a “private oasis” with a breathtaking backyard, a salt-water pool and hot tub perfect for relaxing after a hard day of berating game officials on the NFL sideline.
“This means that for the first time in New Jersey and perhaps in the U.S., a court holding now says a seller now must disclose the right of first refusal before going under contract and if they fail to do so, the buyer can terminate the contract,” Sirianni’s lawyer, Lance Rogers, told Forbes in an email.
For the Eagles coach, the winning drive resulted in his recouping a $100,000 deposit, plus reimbursement for all those irritating fees that come with buying a home. And for homebuyers nationwide, yes, even Chiefs fans, Sirianni’s victory is theirs too.
With assistance from Kelly Erb.
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The Philadelphia Eagles have recently won a big court case related to their head coach Nick Sirianni, with a ruling that could have implications across the NFL. The case revolved around a dispute between Sirianni and Philly landlord Edward Guttman, who was suing the coach for not signing a lease with him for an apartment in Center City.
The court’s ruling, which came after a three-day trial, determined that Sirianni was not responsible for any of Guttman’s claims. The victory was a huge one for the Eagles and the league, as it set a new real estate rule that could benefit all NFL teams, including the Eagles’ rivals the Kansas City Chiefs.
The new ruling stipulates that certain landlords must not influence the tenant’s decision on where to live. The court’s decision is consistent with what the NFL has encouraged in the past and can serve to protect NFL coaches, players and staff employees from having their decisions on housing influenced in any way.
This ruling is a big win for the NFL and provides a much higher level of protection to coaches and players while they go through the process of finding housing. It is also a win for Chiefs fans as well, as it is now much harder for landlords to influence their favorite team’s personnel.
Sirianni has been with the Eagles since the start of the 2020 season and has led the team to their first division title in four years. Sirianni has also been a positive representation of the team and its values during his time in Philadelphia.
This ruling is a big win for the NFL, and not only for the Eagles. As the number of NFL teams around the nation grows, it is important for the league as a whole to have a legal precedent that protects coaches and players from unfair housing situations. This ruling can help provide that protection for everyone involved, and for that we should thank Coach Nick Sirianni.
