Quote Originally Posted by Dave A View Post
I have already seen an effect from the introduction of improved disclosure in terms of the Property Practitioners Act - particularly when it comes to faulty fixed electrical appliances.
Generally sellers are declaring the faults, and when it comes up on our identified maintenance issues list, saying "disclosed - purchasers problem."
Therefore, when a property is being sold, the seller has a duty to reveal to the purchaser any latent defects to the property at the time of concluding and signing the offer to purchase/sale agreement. This is an important step for the seller in order to avoid being held liable for undisclosed defects at a later stage.