Misled by wrongs, baffled by rights
Judge, Anthony
Misled by wrongs, baffled by rights - 2008 - New Law Journal 158(7317) 18 April 2008, 539-540(2) .
Examines the rights and redress available to purchasers of property sold under false pretences. Notes that inaccurate statements must take the form of a legal representation for prosecution to be successful. The test is what conclusion would be inferred by a reasonable person in light of a seller's statements. Sets out the legal duties owed by estate agents. Explains that Home Information Pack related complaints are governed by an independent code of practice supervised by the Ombudsman for Estate Agents. All estate agents must belong to an approved redress scheme.
LANCASHIRE CC V BUCHANAN
UNFAIR TERMS IN CONSUMER CONTRACTS REGULATIONS 1999
COLLINS V HOWELL-JONES
ESTATE AGENTS ACT 1979
PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
United Kingdom--
Misled by wrongs, baffled by rights - 2008 - New Law Journal 158(7317) 18 April 2008, 539-540(2) .
Examines the rights and redress available to purchasers of property sold under false pretences. Notes that inaccurate statements must take the form of a legal representation for prosecution to be successful. The test is what conclusion would be inferred by a reasonable person in light of a seller's statements. Sets out the legal duties owed by estate agents. Explains that Home Information Pack related complaints are governed by an independent code of practice supervised by the Ombudsman for Estate Agents. All estate agents must belong to an approved redress scheme.
LANCASHIRE CC V BUCHANAN
UNFAIR TERMS IN CONSUMER CONTRACTS REGULATIONS 1999
COLLINS V HOWELL-JONES
ESTATE AGENTS ACT 1979
PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
United Kingdom--