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Building Defects – What happens if the previous owner ignored the defect?

Posted 18 May 2024

Category: Building Defects, eBooks

Unfortunately, a claim cannot be brought after the expiry of the statutory warranty periods even if you were not made aware of the defect. Depending on the terms of the contract, you may have a claim against the previous owner for breach of contract or another cause of action, however a prospective purchaser has an obligation to undertake their own due diligence of the property.

Building Defects Advice

Strata committees & lot owners

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***The information contained in this article is general information only and not legal advice. The currency, accuracy and completeness of this article (and its contents) should be checked by obtaining independent legal advice before you take any action or otherwise rely upon its contents in any way.

 

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This is an extract from our Bannermans Building Defects Guide – Part 1.

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Published 18 May 2024