What can the seller of a gas station do if it has been rezoned from R2 to R1?

When a property is rezoned, it can significantly impact what can be done with that property. In this scenario, when the gas station has been rezoned from R2 (which typically allows for residential use) to R1 (which usually permits only very limited development or lower density residential uses), the seller must adhere to the terms specified in the purchase contract unless other provisions are included stating what happens in case of a zoning change.

Option B is correct because it implies that the seller is honoring the purchase contract as agreed upon before the rezoning took place. This means that if the contract allows the buyer to proceed with the intended use of the property as a gas station, then they can still conduct the transaction as per the original agreement, as long as the buyer can comply with any new zoning requirements that may affect the operation of the gas station.

The other options suggest actions that may not align with the legal processes or the implications of the contract. Canceling the contract may not be warranted without cause, changing the zoning classification is typically not within the seller's direct control, and filing for an appeal would depend on the seller's goals and intentions regarding the property. In any case, the primary focus remains on the binding nature of the purchase contract as