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9 Νοε 2014 · The principle of “caveat emptor” – let the buyer beware – goes only so far. Whilst it is up to the buyer to find out about the property he is to buy before he buys it, a seller is nonetheless under an implied duty to disclose “latent” defects in the title.
16 Μαρ 2022 · The short answer is yes – but a recent High Court decision reminds sellers (and their advisers) that caveat emptor has its limitations and that a seller also has a duty of disclosure.
28 Απρ 2022 · The principle of caveat emptor, “buyer beware”, means that the onus is on the buyer to find out everything it needs to know about the property before buying it or becoming committed to buy it. There are a few exceptions to this rule, one of which is the seller’s duty to disclose latent defects in title.
27 Νοε 2023 · If a seller has a solicitor dealing with the caveat already, an agent can receive a brief about the dispute relating to the caveat and satisfy themselves that the property can be prepared for sale, allowing them to make informed representations to any potential buyers.
26 Νοε 2019 · Disclosures are always required, based on your state laws, whether you're using a real estate agent or selling your home on your own. However, within state laws you may find loopholes where agents are responsible to disclose more information than a for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) seller.
A practice note on the common law principle of caveat emptor (buyer beware), by which the onus is on the buyer to investigate the property it is acquiring and the seller is under a limited duty to disclose latent incumbrances and defects in title. Get full access to this document with a free trial.
22 Οκτ 2024 · Caveat emptor is a legal doctrine that generally applies to real estate transactions, especially in certain states. It states that the buyer assumes the risk for defects once the sale is complete. Under this principle, the seller has no obligation to disclose issues with the property unless specific state laws require disclosures.
