Caveat emptor - let the buyer beware
Series: Letting Update Journal ; 12(4) January 2005, 25-26(2)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS68768 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 128775-1001 |
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.