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The purchaser is having it checked to ensure it’s safe to live in.
If it is deemed unsafe, they have a moral duty to tell the current owner.
The current owner has a duty of care to ensure the property is safe for tenants, guests, family, tradespeople to enter and do what they would expect to be able to do.
They also may have a legal duty to inform the buyer of any known issues
If it is deemed unsafe, they have a moral duty to tell the current owner.
The current owner has a duty of care to ensure the property is safe for tenants, guests, family, tradespeople to enter and do what they would expect to be able to do.
They also may have a legal duty to inform the buyer of any known issues