Law Society Property Information Form

The_Shadow

We recently purchased a property and only found out when we moved in that the Vendor had lied when filling in the Law Society Property Information Forms.


a) He ticked the form to say that no work had been carried out on the electrical system since 2005 when in fact he had carried out major unsafe electrical work leaving exposed wiring and trailing sockets on the floor beneath kitchen cupboards.


b) He ticked the box to say that building work carried out was exempt from building regulations, when in fact he had carried out roofing and structural work.


c) His Rubbish and household goods left in property which I have to remove at my expense ( its a van load )


The Law society form does say that if you give incorrect information the buyer may make a claim for compensation.


I have tried writing to him but he has said that he has no legal or moral obligation any more


I am thinking of taking to court do you think I have a good case to claim compensation and what are my chances of wining


Any responses would be most helpful in my decision to take him to court or not


Many thanks

agrinnall

What does your solicitor say? Surely their advice, knowing the circumstances, would be of more use than anything you're told my random internet strangers?

Davesnave

This is very similar to your other thread, which people should know about before going over the same ground again.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5315317

We don't have all the precise details/evidence, but in very broad terms, to get compensation you will need to prove a loss and quantify it.

So the question revolves around how much you are out of pocket and whether it is worth pursuing this person for that amount.

The_Shadow

agrinnall wrote: »

What does your solicitor say? Surely their advice, knowing the circumstances, would be of more use than anything you're told my random internet strangers?

My conveyancer thinks I have a good case to take him to court but I am not sure, I was hoping for a reply from an informed person who has experience in this field

The_Shadow

Davesnave wrote: »

This is very similar to your other thread, which people should know about before going over the same ground again.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5315317

We don't have all the precise details/evidence, but in very broad terms, to get compensation you will need to prove a loss and quantify it.

So the question revolves around how much you are out of pocket and whether it is worth pursuing this person for that amount.

Yes I would be able to quantify a loss

Hoploz

Your conveyancer is happy for you to work with more solicitors ... It's what they know.

You are angry now but if you pursue your seller you will just get more angry and end up well out of pocket.

Really, haven't you had enough aggravation?

bouicca21

I was hoping for a reply from an informed person who has experience in this field

er, wouldn't that be a solicitor?

KRB2725

Do you have evidence that the works were carried out pre 2005?

If you were aware that there had been roofing & structural work, did you not think it was odd that he said no building regs were required?

What type of survey did you have done?

The_Shadow

Hoploz wrote: »

Your conveyancer is happy for you to work with more solicitors ... It's what they know.

You are angry now but if you pursue your seller you will just get more angry and end up well out of pocket.

Really, haven't you had enough aggravation?

Your quite correct we are very angry, I could bite the bullet but I don't want to in this case. To knowingly tell lies on legal documentation is not on.

kinger101

You've asked this already. I'm not sure how much of this is your interpretation - you've already been told trailing sockets (i.e. extensions) do not require certification.

If you can proves he's lied and there is a consequential loss, you'll probably win. Have you actually got a builder or electrician to check the work?

Why not write something more stern;

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/taking-action-about-consumer-problems/legal-action/going-to-court/taking-court-action/step-one-write-a-letter-before-action/

mufi

The_Shadow wrote: »

My conveyancer thinks I have a good case to take him to court but I am not sure, I was hoping for a reply from an informed person who has experience in this field

Your conveyancing solicitor is exactly that. What you need is a solicitor specialising in litigation.