LEGAL TALK: The Difference between latent and patent defects in construction

Episode 15 - Wednesday 7 September 2022:

The Difference between latent and patent defects in construction 

We ask the following questions:

-What is the difference between a latent and patent defect? 

-How is a latent defect defined? 

-What are the characteristics of a latent defect? 

-Can any warranties be given against latent defects? 

-What is a buyer’s remedy for claiming damages for breaching any of the contractual warranties by the seller given against any defect? 

-What is meant when we talk about damages? 

-How are damages calculated?

-What elements must a buyer allege and prove to be successful in claiming damages for 

latent defects in a property? 

We are joined by Wynand Pieterse of Hahn & Hahn Attorneys.

Legal Talk is aired every Wednesday morning at 10:00 on eRadio and available as a podcast thereafter.

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Hahn & Hahn Attorneys is located at 218 Richard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria

Wynand can be contacted via email: wynand@hahnlaw.co.za or call 0124312480

Website: https://hahnlaw.co.za/