Caveat emptor - let the buyer beware
Hopkins, P.
Caveat emptor - let the buyer beware - 2005 - Letting Update Journal 12(4) January 2005, 25-26(2) .
Explains the legal doctrine of caveat emptor (buyer beware) in this article aimed at students. The caveat emptor rule is one of the cornerstones of the principles of freedom of contract in English law. Considers the impact of caveat emptor on landlords, agents and their tenants. The effect of the rule is that a person has no duty to disclose problems voluntarily. Describes three fundamental exceptions to the rule. Looks at the fine line between caveat emptor and misrepresentation.
CAVEAT EMPTOR
NEGLIGENT MISSTATEMENT
MISREPRESENTATION
FAILURE TO DISCLOSE FACTS
HOUSE BUYING
Caveat emptor - let the buyer beware - 2005 - Letting Update Journal 12(4) January 2005, 25-26(2) .
Explains the legal doctrine of caveat emptor (buyer beware) in this article aimed at students. The caveat emptor rule is one of the cornerstones of the principles of freedom of contract in English law. Considers the impact of caveat emptor on landlords, agents and their tenants. The effect of the rule is that a person has no duty to disclose problems voluntarily. Describes three fundamental exceptions to the rule. Looks at the fine line between caveat emptor and misrepresentation.
CAVEAT EMPTOR
NEGLIGENT MISSTATEMENT
MISREPRESENTATION
FAILURE TO DISCLOSE FACTS
HOUSE BUYING