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Property Defects
Our real estate lawyers with property defects appears and liability issues
Defects
Even a careful inspection of risks prior to a sale may not always prevent issues from arising.
Undetected defects may appear in the property even after a careful inspection.
If a defect appears, liability questions must be resolved.
Our real estate lawyers will advise on liability questions and on questions related to the responsibilities of the seller and the buyer.
- As a result of the defect, a discount or, if the defect is essential, dissolution of the sale may come into question.
- Additionally, there may be liability to pay damages.
Defects in the property often result in a dispute between the parties about what can be seen to have been agreed and what is the fair value of the property in light of the defect. It is usually necessary to have a lawyer representing you.
Don't hesitate to contact us. The first discussion to clarify the situation is always free of charge.
Kaspian will help you with different real estate disputes and defects.
Dissolution of the sale
We recommend turning to our specialized lawyers with questions related to dissolution of the sale, as there are several important legal details involved.
- Similarly to real estate transactions, dissolution is always a solemn agreement, meaning that the sale shall not be binding unless it is concluded as provided in the legislation.
- Additionally, further charges may become payable from the buyer to the seller for the devaluation of the property or significant revenue acquired from the property.
- Similarly, the seller may be liable to pay damages to the buyer for any charges incurred.
The seller has a significant responsibility in the sale of real estate and housing and the buyer must be informed of all defects and other essential matters related to the property.
The seller’s responsibility principally lasts 2 to 5 years from the transfer of tenure depending on whether the subject of sale is real estate or housing company shares.
Where the seller is liable for water damage, the purchaser must file a complaint of the defects to the seller within a reasonable time and the seller must be given time to familiarize themselves with the complaint.
- After complaining of the quality defects, the purchaser may rely on available legal remedies.
- A real estate agent may also be liable for a defect in the property, if they have neglected their obligation to obtain or disclose information. The liability of a real estate agent is however limited in comparison to the seller’s liability.
- In a limited liability housing company, the housing company may also be liable in certain situations. Under the Limited Liability Housing Companies Act (1599/2009), the housing company is liable for keeping the building structures and insulating materials in good condition, whereas the shareholder is responsible for keeping the indoor parts of the apartment in good condition. This is the general principle applied unless otherwise provided in the Articles of Association.
It is important to consult a lawyer as soon as possible regarding both the complaint as well as resorting to legal remedies in order to minimize expenses.
Our experienced lawyers will advise you on liability questions and assist you throughout the process.
- We will assist and support you to resolve the matter efficiently to avoid extra costs or further issues, so you will not be left alone with the issue!
- We operate in a reliable manner, always prioritizing our client’s interests.
Contact us, if you need an experienced lawyer to represent your interest in the court. We will assist you with experience and expertise!
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Kaspian Law & Consulting Oy is founded in Helsinki in 2013 and we offers a variety of law and consulting services to private and legal persons. We handle assignments in the Helsinki metropolitan area, for example in Espoo and Vantaa as well as throughout Finland.
