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09/01/2025

The Risks of Undisclosed Latent Defects: Legal Implications in South African Property Law
Sellers must act in good faith and disclose any latent defects they know about, irrespective of the Voetstoots clause. Failure to do so can result in serious legal repercussions, like the landmark judgment in June 2023, Le Roux v Zietsman and Another (330/2022) [2023] ZASCA 102 (15 June 2023), proofed. This case highlighted the danger for property sellers who deliberately fail to tell buyers about hidden defects they are aware of.

The PPA 2021 in a nutshell still ignored by the Realty Industry

Upon transfer & moving in If a buyer discovers a latent defect that was not disclosed, they have grounds to
1. Cancel the sale or
2. Seek compensation for the cost of repairing the defect.

In cases where a seller intentionally conceals a latent defect, it may be considered fraudulent misrepresentation, leading to even more severe consequences, including civil litigation in the High Court