Having rightly held that in his

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

The situation

Having rightly held that, in his capacity as the last operator of the car repair garage previously operated by his father, the seller of the property could not have been unaware of the defects affecting the premises, and that the existence of underground tanks which had turned out to be leaking was only revealed to the purchaser after the sale, the Court of Appeal correctly deduced that he could not rely on the clause excluding warranty for latent defects.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Points to note

• Strictly observe the legal time limits for appeals
• Keep all your supporting documents (deeds, instruments, correspondence)
• Anticipate: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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