Skjult feil og mangel (hidden defect)
A defect you could not have spotted before buying; in Norway you can claim against the seller for up to 5 years after takeover.
A hidden defect (skjult feil og mangel) is a fault you could not have discovered through normal inspection and that the seller did not disclose. Whether you have a claim turns on your duty to inspect and the seller’s duty to disclose under avhendingslova. Report it in writing as soon as you discover it; the absolute deadline is five years from takeover.
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