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You have just experienced every property buyer's nightmare.<\/strong> : after signing a sales agreement, you discover that a swimming pool on the land has never been declared or registered. This concealment constitutes a clear fraud<\/strong> \u2013 a fraudulent maneuver aimed at trapping you in a transaction with potentially disastrous legal, fiscal and urban planning consequences.<\/p>\n The Civil Code is clear: a seller has a legal obligation to inform you of all the essential features<\/strong> of the good you buy. A An undeclared swimming pool is not just an unimportant administrative omission \u2013 it is a ticking time bomb<\/a> which can lead to:<\/p>\n If neither the seller nor the notary informed you of this situation before signing the compromise, you are faced with a clear case of fraudulent withholding of information<\/strong> which vitiates your consent.<\/p>\n The immediate reaction is to send a formal notice to the seller<\/a>. This legal document, ideally drafted by a specialised lawyer<\/a>, must :<\/p>\n This formal notice must be sent in registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt<\/strong>, with a specific response time. It constitutes the first formal step in your dispute and will serve as proof of your diligence in the procedure.<\/p>\n Faced with a seller who refuses to admit his fault, legal action becomes inevitable<\/strong>You have two procedural options:<\/p>\n To win your case, you will need to establish four fundamental elements:<\/p>\n A favorable judgment will result in the complete nullity of the compromise<\/strong>, freeing you from any commitment without penalty.<\/p>\n Simply cancelling the compromise is not always enough to repair all of your damages. civil liability action<\/strong> parallel can aim at:<\/p>\n This process allows you to claim substantial damages<\/strong> covering:<\/p>\n The Cabinet Zakine<\/strong>, with its strategic locations in Grasse, Bordeaux and Gers, has the national expertise necessary to defend your interests in this type of complex litigation, whether in property law<\/a>, construction law or notarial liability.<\/p>\n Even with strong legal arguments, litigation is not always the most effective route. amicable settlement negotiated by an experienced lawyer<\/strong> may prove faster and just as satisfying.<\/p>\n This strategic approach consists of:<\/p>\nConcealment of an undeclared swimming pool: a clear defect of consent<\/h2>\n
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5 Strategic Legal Actions to Legally Disengage Yourself<\/h2>\n
1. Put the seller on notice \u2013 The first counterattack<\/h3>\n
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2. Taking legal action for nullity \u2013 The legal offensive<\/h3>\n
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3. Prosecute those responsible \u2013 The civil liability strategy<\/h3>\n
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4. Explore amicable avenues \u2013 The negotiated resolution tactic<\/h3>\n
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