A latent defect is some unseen flaw or other imperfection in goods that is known to the seller, but not able to be observed by the buyer.
A defect in materials not discernible by examination.
a defect that can't be seen by doing an initial walkthrough of the home
a defect that does exist, but is not visible or discoverable upon reasonable inspection of the property and substacially impairs its utility and effectiveness
a defect that is not visible or active during the course of construction or before Final Completion
a defect, which cannot be discovered by the buyer with ordinary diligence
a defect which the buyer could not with ordinary care discover for himself
a fault which occurs during the construction of a building and which remains undetected at time of completion and issue of the practical completion certificate, and prior to the commencement of the insurance contract
a material defect not generally visible, such as a serious crack in the foundation that has been covered over with paneling or improper wiring covered by drywall
This is a fault or flaw that is not immediately detectable, or is hidden from view on inspection of the property .
A defect which could not be discovered by ordinary and reasonable inspection.
A latent defect is one which is not readily apparent at the time of inspection but may become apparent at a later date. An example is concealed termite damage in a wall.
A hidden problem in a piece of property such as bad wiring, termite damage or lead paint that cannot be seen in a routine inspection.
A hidden or concealed defect. One which could not be discovered by inspection, using reasonable care. In legal descriptions, a latent defect may be corrected, and a totally new description not necessary.
A microcircuit defect that is not likely to inhibit performance until well into the microcircuit's lifetime.
A defect not apparent from a reasonable visual inspection.
A defect found in a product that is not readily visible or discernible at the time of manufacture and not discovered until later, usually when in use.
A hidden defect in a property that is known to the seller but not to the buyer, and is not readily discovered through an ordinary inspection. Back
A hidden structural defect that would not be discovered by ordinary inspection and that threatens the property's soundness or the safety of its inhabitants. Some states impose on sellers and licensees a duty to inspect for and disclose latent defects. Buyers have been able to either rescind the sales contract or receive damages when a seller fails to reveal known latent defects. The courts have also decided in favor of the buyer when the seller neglected to reveal violations of zoning or building codes.
A deficiency or fault within a property that is not easy to see or visibly detectable, such as termite damage or traces of radon above safe levels.
A construction defect that is not perceptible by ordinary observation.
A hidden defect; a defect in an article known to the seller but not to the purchaser, and not discoverable by means of observation.
a hidden or concealed defect laying to put down in correct position or way to place, put or set
Unknown property defect not readily apparent to the buyer, but may surface later.
An invisible problem in a piece of property such as bad wiring, termite damage or lead paint.
A defect in merchandise that is not discernible by inspection.
A defect not apparent or discoverable by the exercise of reasonable care.
This is an unseen fault, which may not be discovered during an inspection of the property.
a hidden defect in the property such as poor electrical wiring, unsafe insulation, insect damage or the presence of lead paint.
A defect that is not readily observable by the untrained eye during the reasonable inspection of a property.
A defect not immediately apparent.
An underlying or covert defect which is difficult to anticipate and not routine in nature.
Hidden structural defects and flaws.
Problem that is not obvious, but may manifest itself at a later point in time, such as lead paint or bad wiring.
A hidden flaw that will, in time, cause property damage that is uninsurable. Such damage is uninsurable because the element of chance is no longer present.
A defect which is not apparent. A hidden defect.
A deficiency in a piece of property that canâ€(tm)t be seen easily, such as termite damage or the presence of dangerous levels of radon.
Any defect in a piece of property which is not readily apparent, but which has an impact of the value. Structural damage or termite infestation would be examples of latent defects.
In the law of the sale of property (both real estate and chattels) a latent defect is a fault in the property that could not have been discovered by a reasonably thorough inspection before the sale.