Scarlett Johansson‘s mom Melanie Sloan backed out of a deal to purchase an apartment in Manhattan claiming she was cash-poor.

Sloan filed a lawsuit against the owners of the apartment to try to get back the $130,000 down payment she put on the place.

Apparently, there was a stipulation in the contract that would allow Sloan to back out of the deal if she was unable to secure a mortgage for the remaining $1.27 million.

The deal states that if the mortgage was not secured before a specific date, that her down payment was to be returned to her.

ScarJo’s former mom-ager got canned by her daughter in 2009 presumably because momma bear wasn’t a big enough fish to further the actress’ career. As a result, mom’s income plummeted.

The sellers are calling B.S. and refusing to issue the refund.

But it was only because momma bear seemed wealthy on paper that the provision was even put into the contract.

The sellers are convinced they are being conned, because really, how does one go from being loaded to be broke within two weeks?

Sloan is also seeking an additional $20,000 is attorney fees.

Why would you try to buy property if you’re broke? I just don’t understand people sometimes…

Ugh!