PRESS: contribution in Het Nieuwsblad from Wanted Law Brugge about asbestos in homes

PRESS: contribution in Het Nieuwsblad from Wanted Law Brugge about asbestos in homes

Asbestos in the home: a hidden defect or not?

When purchasing a home, Pieter and Maja came across asbestos, despite a blank asbestos certificate. Is this a hidden defect? ​​According to our lawyers at Wanted Law Brugge, it depends on the circumstances. Jurisprudence differs on this, depending on factors such as the visibility and location of the asbestos. In the event of errors in the asbestos certificate, the expert may be liable. Important: in the case of sales between private individuals, an indemnity clause only applies if the seller is in good faith. The burden of proof is different for professional sellers.

(in dutch)