Have You Discovered a Serious Defect in Your New Property?
Buying a home is one of life's biggest investments. Discovering after signing that there are serious problems not visible (structural dampness, foundation issues, defective installations, aluminosis) can be devastating. These are so-called hidden defects.
The law protects you, but to claim successfully you need to demonstrate three things: that the defect is serious, that it was not visible at the time of purchase, and most importantly, that it already existed previously. This is where our expert report becomes essential.
As specialists in construction expert witness services in Barcelona, we are accustomed to identifying these hidden pathologies and documenting them with the technical rigor demanded by a legal process.
The Deadline to Claim is Crucial: Act on Time
It is vital to know that the legal deadline to claim for hidden defects in the purchase of a second-hand home is, generally, six months from delivery. In new construction, deadlines vary according to the Building Planning Law (LOE). Therefore, it is fundamental to act quickly as soon as the problem is detected.
Our Role: Document the Defect and Support Your Claim
A judge is not a technician. For your lawsuit to prosper, you need objective, professional evidence. Our expert report for hidden defects focuses on:
- Accrediting Defect Pre-existence: We use our technical experience to demonstrate that the problem predates the purchase date.
- Demonstrating Severity: We technically describe why the defect makes the home "unfit for its intended use" or significantly diminishes its value.
- Documenting Non-Apparency: We justify why an average buyer, without technical knowledge, could not have detected the problem in a normal visit.
- Valuing Repair Cost: We economically quantify the rectification of the defect, which will be the basis of your financial claim.
Do not start a claim without the technical evidence to support it. Our report is your best guarantee.
Related success cases
" We discovered aluminosis in the beams of the apartment we had just bought. The expert report was the key evidence our lawyer needed for the lawsuit. Case won.
Pérez Family
Case: Structural hidden defect in home
" The report proved that the HVAC installation problems predated the purchase. Thanks to this, we were able to negotiate and the seller assumed the cost.
David R.
Commercial Property Owner