The Expert Report on Hidden Defects in Housing
If you are about to buy a home, we recommend that you hire a Technical Inspection of the property before signing the earnest money. This thorough inspection helps to identify any defects or potential problems that you have not detected during visits to the property. However, if it is too late to perform this inspection and you encounter unexpected problems, there is the option of the expert report, an essential legal and technical tool to deal with this situation.
The Expert Report on Hidden Defects in Housing
An expert report of hidden defects is crucial to claim against the seller for non-apparent problems in a house after its purchase. This document evaluates the extent and cost of damages, providing solid evidence in legal proceedings.
What is an Expert Report?
An expert report of hidden defects is crucial to claim against the seller for non-apparent problems in a house after its purchase. This document evaluates the extent and cost of damages, providing solid evidence in legal proceedings.
When to apply for it?
After purchasing a second-hand home, you have six months to claim for hidden defects. For new homes, structural defects can be claimed for up to 10 years, construction and installation defects for up to 3 years, and finishing defects for up to one year.
Importance and Procedure
The report allows to request the repair of the damages, a reduction in the price of the property, or even the revocation of the purchase contract. It is essential to obtain a specialized technical analysis that confirms the seriousness and age of the defect before proceeding legally.
Steps to follow
- Identification: Detect and classify the seriousness of the defect.
- Communication: Inform the seller in writing within the established deadline.
- Legal Actions: If there is no agreement, resort to the courts to claim repair or compensation.
Do not let hidden defects affect your investment. An expert report can be your best ally to claim your rights and protect your patrimony. If you need more information or specialized advice, call us without obligation and we will study your case.
Miguel S. Moreira
Miguel is a trained architect and building engineer with a ample experience in the real estate sector. He is the co-founder of Valido Home and loves to inform about the risks involved in purchasing property in Spain.
