Episode 15 - Wednesday 7 September 2022:
The Difference between latent and patent defects in construction
We ask the following questions:
-What is the difference between a latent and patent defect?
-How is a latent defect defined?
-What are the characteristics of a latent defect?
-Can any warranties be given against latent defects?
-What is a buyer’s remedy for claiming damages for breaching any of the contractual warranties by the seller given against any defect?
-What is meant when we talk about damages?
-How are damages calculated?
-What elements must a buyer allege and prove to be successful in claiming damages for
latent defects in a property?
We are joined by Wynand Pieterse of Hahn & Hahn Attorneys.
Legal Talk is aired every Wednesday morning at 10:00 on eRadio and available as a podcast thereafter.
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Hahn & Hahn Attorneys is located at 218 Richard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
Wynand can be contacted via email: [email protected] or call 0124312480
Website: https://hahnlaw.co.za/