Have you encountered problems in connection with a purchase or sale? You're not alone! A lot can go wrong in a transaction - from delays and defects to disagreements about prices and terms.
The main rule is that the buyer and seller are bound when a purchase contract is signed. As a buyer, you are obliged to receive and pay for the goods or services you have purchased, and as a seller, you are responsible for delivering the goods or services in the quality and at the time you have promised.
The Swedish Sale of Goods Act and other laws ensure that both buyer and seller have rights if one party breaches the contract.
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Discovering defects or deficiencies in a newly purchased car can be frustrating, especially if the seller refuses to cancel the purchase. It is important to know what your rights are as a buyer and what steps you can take to resolve the situation.
When you buy a car, you as a private individual have rights under either the Consumer Purchase Act (when buying from a dealer) or the Purchase Act (when buying from a private individual). If you have bought a car from a private individual, the defect must be significant for you to be able to cancel the purchase. However, if you have bought from a car dealer, the law is more favorable to you as the buyer. This applies regardless of whether you have bought a new car or a used car from a dealer.
The car must be delivered in the agreed condition and have the equipment and features that the seller has stated in connection with the sale, whether the sale is through a dealer or a private individual. What you can expect depends, among other things, on the information in the sales advertisement, the purchase contract, the condition report and other information from the seller.
The seller has a special responsibility for the information provided about the car. If the seller provides incorrect information or fails to inform about important matters, this may be considered a defect.
If the car has a defect that was not disclosed at the time of purchase, you may be entitled to:
If the car has a defect, the seller should generally be given the opportunity to correct the defect. If this is not possible, replacement may be an alternative. In practice, this most often happens when purchasing newer cars. If correction or replacement is not an option, a price reduction may be appropriate. The reduction is calculated based on the value of the car with and without the defect.
In some cases, the defect is of such great importance that cancellation may be applicable. If you have bought a car from a private individual, more is required to be able to cancel the purchase, in which case the defect must be significant . If you have bought from a dealer, the defect is required to be not insignificant. In that case, the seller must prove that the defect is insignificant. It is therefore easier to cancel a car purchase as a consumer if you have bought from a dealer/business operator, than when buying from private individuals.
A complaint means that you inform the seller about the defect. This should be done in writing to have documentation. There are two deadlines to adhere to:
It is important to comply with both deadlines to maintain your rights.
A defective car can lead to significant costs, and attorney and litigation expenses can be very high. Since each car case is unique, it may be a good idea to contact an auto lawyer for a free evaluation of your case.
A car accident can have significant consequences for both health and finances. It is therefore important to be aware of what rights you have when it comes to compensation after such an incident.
Your rights after a car accident
In Norway, all owners of motor vehicles are required to have liability insurance in accordance with the Motor Vehicle Liability Act. This insurance covers damage caused by the vehicle, regardless of fault. This means that if you are injured in a traffic accident, you are generally entitled to compensation for both personal injuries and financial losses as a result of the accident.
What can you get compensation for?
The compensation must cover the losses you have suffered as a result of the accident. This may include:
How do you go about claiming compensation?
Important deadlines
It is important to be aware of limitation periods. In general, compensation claims must be submitted within three years from when you became aware of the damage. Failure to meet these deadlines may result in you losing your right to compensation.
Coverage of legal expenses
In many cases, the insurance company will cover reasonable and necessary legal expenses in connection with the compensation case. It is therefore wise to investigate this with the insurance company and possibly engage a lawyer who can assist you through the process.
Being well informed and acting quickly after a car accident is essential to securing your rights. By following this advice, you are better equipped to handle the situation and get the compensation you are entitled to.
If you have any questions in connection with your case, you can book a meeting with us at Insa lawyers , completely free of charge.
Have you bought a house with defects and want to make a claim against the seller? Buying a home is one of the most important investments most of us will ever make. That's why it's crucial that the property meets our expectations and is in the condition we expect.
If you as a buyer discover defects in the property after the purchase, it may be a good idea to contact a lawyer for guidance in the claims process. If you have home contents insurance, it will probably cover the cost of a lawyer up to NOK 100,000. 100 000. As a rule, the policyholder only has to pay a deductible of between NOK 2,000-5,000, plus 20 percent of the expenses incurred in excess of the deductible. In other words, the insurance company covers the lion's share of the legal expenses. The threshold for contacting a lawyer should therefore not be high, especially if you fear high legal costs.
Example: if the total legal costs are NOK 60,000 and the deductible is NOK 2,000, in addition to the NOK 2,000, you must pay 20% of NOK 58,000 (NOK 60,000 - NOK 2,000). In this case, you must therefore pay a total of NOK 13,600 yourself. In other words: your home contents insurance will potentially cover a large part of your legal expenses.
The insurance company may also cover expenses in connection with the preparation of a valuation report or expert report.
The insurance contract regulates the conditions that must be met in order to obtain legal aid coverage through the home contents insurance. As a general rule, legal aid is granted from the time a dispute arises. A dispute arises if you submit a claim and the other party refuses, i.e. at the time the disagreement arises. A lack of response from the other party (inaction) may also mean that a dispute exists under insurance law.
ATTENTION: The insurance contract must have been concluded before the dispute arises. If the insurance was taken out after the dispute arose, the insurance will probably refuse legal aid coverage.
It is also good to know that the insurance generally does not cover expenses greater than the financial interest in the case.
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