vizi occulti

English translation: latent defects

07:40 Sep 10, 2020
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Real Estate / Deeds
Italian term or phrase: vizi occulti
Per vizi occulti si intendono difetti funzionali o strutturali dell'immobile preesistenti all'atto di acquisto e di cui il compratore non era a conoscenza alla firma de
garrett higgins
Local time: 22:11
English translation:latent defects
Explanation:
Latent defects are problems with property that are not visible to the naked eye. Unlike patent defects, latent defects usually cannot be spotted without expertise in construction, architecture, or engineering. Consider, for example, asbestos in the ceiling tiles, carbon monoxide leaking into the air, or rusted basement pipes that are close to bursting.

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Thank you Garrett :)
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Sabrina Bruna
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Local time: 23:11
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13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
latent defects


Explanation:
hidden defects, but in real estate

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Sorry, Sabrina, you answered while I was answering


    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latent_defect#:~:text=In%20the%20law%20of%20the,thorough%20inspection%20before%20the%20sale
mrrafe
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Local time: 18:11
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12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +5
latent defects


Explanation:
Latent defects are problems with property that are not visible to the naked eye. Unlike patent defects, latent defects usually cannot be spotted without expertise in construction, architecture, or engineering. Consider, for example, asbestos in the ceiling tiles, carbon monoxide leaking into the air, or rusted basement pipes that are close to bursting.

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Note added at 6 giorni (2020-09-16 11:45:55 GMT) Post-grading
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Thank you Garrett :)


    Reference: http://dizionari.repubblica.it/Italiano-Inglese/V/vizio.html
    Reference: http://www.lawyers.com/legal-info/real-estate/residential-re...
Sabrina Bruna
Italy
Local time: 23:11
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agree  martini
36 mins
  -> grazie e buona giornata :)

agree  philgoddard: Or hidden.
13 hrs
  -> yes, thank you :)

agree  JH Trads: oppure 'hidden'
18 hrs
  -> yes, thanks :)

agree  Elizabeth Macmillan
22 hrs
  -> thank you :)

agree  Rosanna Palermo
4 days
  -> grazie mille Rosanna :)
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