Having held that the presence of asbestos

This decision provides important clarification on your property law. Here is how it affects you.

The situation

Having held that the presence of asbestos in the building constituted a latent defect, a court of appeal was entitled, in order to dismiss the third-party claim brought against the technical inspector by the seller ordered to pay the buyer the costs of reinstating the building, to infer the absence of a causal link between the fault of the inspector, who had failed in its duties, and the presence of asbestos in the building, for which only the seller-owner was liable under the warranty against latent defects

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

• Strictly observe the statutory time limits for bringing legal proceedings
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, correspondence)
• Be proactive: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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