Specialized Lawyers
Hidden Defects

We are located in Laval and represent both buyers and sellers of a building that may be affected by a hidden defect in the Greater Montreal area.

We are open during the Coronavirus crisis (Covid-19) and offer the possibility of virtual consultations on the software of your choice (Skype, Zoom, FaceTime, WhatsApp, Messenger, etc). Please contact us at 514-448-4240 to make an appointment.

Bessette Boudreau Avocats

Our passion for real estate law and our desire to improve the situation of our clients sets us apart. We are aware that real estate litigation can be stressful and we want to offer the best possible support, while being result-oriented.

Competitive Rates

We make every effort to optimize our methods and make litigation resulting from a hidden defect affordable.

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Flexible Schedule

The unexpected can happen at any time and we make ourselves available to accommodate our clients’ busy schedules.

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Cutting-Edge Approach

Working in a digital and modern context improves the efficiency of the justice system and can only benefit its users.

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Proactive & Creative

We move forward to find a solution tailored to each client’s needs, and if an out-of-court settlement is possible, we will make it a priority!

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What is a hidden defect?

  • The defect had to exist at the time of the sale;
  • The defect must be hidden;
  • The defect must render the building unfit for the use for which it was intended;
  • The buyer must have denounced the defect within the legal deadline;
  • The defect must be significant and serious;

It is important to consult a lawyer in a latent defect case since certain steps are crucial to the protection of your recourse. It is also important to interpret the above cumulative conditions in light of the facts of your case.

What are the possible remedies in the case of a hidden defect?

  • Legal application for damages;
  • Legal application for reduction of the sale price;
  • Legal application to cancel the sale;

Need a legal consultation?

514-448-4240