The Vendor in the Future State of Completion

This decision provides important insight into your property rights. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

The vendor in the future state of completion is, like builders, liable towards successive owners of the building for proven fault in respect of intermediate defects.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

• Strictly comply with the statutory limitation periods for bringing claims
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, contracts, correspondence)
• Anticipate: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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