If a buyer discovers a latent defect not disclosed by the seller after an inspection, what can they do?

When a buyer discovers a latent defect that was not disclosed by the seller, they have the right to void the contract due to the seller's failure to disclose this critical information. Latent defects are issues that are not apparent upon reasonable inspection and can significantly affect the property's value or desirability. The seller has a duty to inform the buyer about any known defects that could impact the buyer’s decision or the property’s condition.

By choosing to void the contract, the buyer protects themselves from the financial and legal implications of acquiring a property with undisclosed problems. This action is grounded in the principle of full disclosure during the sale process. If the seller had been aware of the defect and failed to inform the buyer, the buyer can argue that they entered into the contract based on misleading or false representations.

Thus, voiding the contract not only allows the buyer to step away from the purchase but also demonstrates that buyers have legal recourse against sellers who do not fulfill their obligation to disclose important information about the property.