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15 April 2010

Ask MeCha: disclosure of previous dry rot. →[More:]

We're putting our flat on the market. The building had dry rot, which has been completely repaired (so they say, I know better about dry rot, but this is beside the point).

I know if a buyer asks, we have to answer, but is there any legal reason for us to volunteer the fact that the building (and more specifically, a shared wall of our flat) had dry rot? I've done a bit of a hunt and found that you have a legal obligation to do so in Florida, but can't find anything in the UK...

Any help appreciated.

You look lovely today, by the way.

post by: Specklet at: 04:14 | 3 comments

You are obliged to disclose this, but I assume you can provide confirmation that the problem has been fixed. This should not blight the property - just the opposite, in fact, because the buyer will then be satisfied that the problem has been sorted out. Presumably the dry-rot company has provided paperwork and a certificate of guarantee?

posted by essexjan 15 April | 06:48

Thanks, Jan.

*sigh*

Yeah, I'm sure they can provide something in writing. They move about as slow as molasses in January, so I better ring them ASAP. They really suck. The only people who suck more are the management company and your upstairs neighbor.

posted by Specklet 15 April | 08:03

Specklet used the verb "ring" instead of "call"! The Britishing proceeds apace! Tally Ho!

posted by Triode 15 April | 13:11

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