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Your reliable partner in all real estate legal matters
Your reliable partner in all real estate legal matters
Your reliable partner in all real estate legal matters
Housing law disputes can have far-reaching consequences for the parties involved. It is therefore of significant importance to have an experienced advisor who can safeguard your interests in a responsible and competent manner. Our lawyers have the necessary experience and expertise to assist you when conflicts arise.
Housing law disputes can have far-reaching consequences for the parties involved. It is therefore of significant importance to have an experienced advisor who can safeguard your interests in a responsible and competent manner. Our lawyers have the necessary experience and expertise to assist you when conflicts arise.
Housing law disputes can have far-reaching consequences for the parties involved. It is therefore of significant importance to have an experienced advisor who can safeguard your interests in a responsible and competent manner. Our lawyers have the necessary experience and expertise to assist you when conflicts arise.



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Comprehensive legal assistance in real estate law
Comprehensive legal assistance in real estate law
Comprehensive legal assistance in real estate law
Sterk Law Firm has accumulated significant experience and expertise in residential legal matters. We assist both businesses and individuals with legal advice and dispute resolution in cases related to real estate. Our assistance particularly covers disputes related to the purchase and sale of property, claims for deficiencies, complaints, and other residential legal issues. We emphasize securing our clients' rights through thorough legal work and targeted litigation.
Sterk Law Firm has accumulated significant experience and expertise in residential legal matters. We assist both businesses and individuals with legal advice and dispute resolution in cases related to real estate. Our assistance particularly covers disputes related to the purchase and sale of property, claims for deficiencies, complaints, and other residential legal issues. We emphasize securing our clients' rights through thorough legal work and targeted litigation.
Sterk Law Firm has accumulated significant experience and expertise in residential legal matters. We assist both businesses and individuals with legal advice and dispute resolution in cases related to real estate. Our assistance particularly covers disputes related to the purchase and sale of property, claims for deficiencies, complaints, and other residential legal issues. We emphasize securing our clients' rights through thorough legal work and targeted litigation.
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Mar 25, 2024
Compensation for erroneous advice from an insurance company
A recent tribunal decision establishes that an insurance company is liable for attorney errors in connection with the use of home buyer insurance.

Mar 25, 2024
Compensation for erroneous advice from an insurance company
A recent tribunal decision establishes that an insurance company is liable for attorney errors in connection with the use of home buyer insurance.

Mar 23, 2024
Complaint Regarding Housing Deficiencies – Deadlines and Requirements According to the Alienation Act
Defect in the property? Here are the deadlines and rules applicable for making a claim under the Alienation Act, so that you do not lose your rights.

Mar 23, 2024
Complaint Regarding Housing Deficiencies – Deadlines and Requirements According to the Alienation Act
Defect in the property? Here are the deadlines and rules applicable for making a claim under the Alienation Act, so that you do not lose your rights.

Mar 23, 2024
Price Reduction Due to Housing Shortage – Rules and Calculation According to the Alienation Act
A price reduction is a practically important remedy for homebuyers. Its purpose is to restore the balance in the contractual relationship when the property has a defect.

Mar 23, 2024
Price Reduction Due to Housing Shortage – Rules and Calculation According to the Alienation Act
A price reduction is a practically important remedy for homebuyers. Its purpose is to restore the balance in the contractual relationship when the property has a defect.

Mar 23, 2024
Incorrect Information in Home Purchase – Rights Under the Alienation Act § 3-8
The Alienation Act § 3-8 protects home buyers against inaccurate information from the seller during property purchases.

Mar 23, 2024
Incorrect Information in Home Purchase – Rights Under the Alienation Act § 3-8
The Alienation Act § 3-8 protects home buyers against inaccurate information from the seller during property purchases.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1
What comes with the purchase of a residential house?
Permanent fixtures and equipment that are permanently installed or specially adapted to the building, including fixed systems for heating, electrical installations, fixed antennas, and built-in kitchen appliances.
1
What comes with the purchase of a residential house?
Permanent fixtures and equipment that are permanently installed or specially adapted to the building, including fixed systems for heating, electrical installations, fixed antennas, and built-in kitchen appliances.
1
What comes with the purchase of a residential house?
Permanent fixtures and equipment that are permanently installed or specially adapted to the building, including fixed systems for heating, electrical installations, fixed antennas, and built-in kitchen appliances.
2
What is the complaints deadline when buying a property?
The complaint must be made no later than 5 years after the buyer has taken possession of the property, unless the seller has provided a longer-term guarantee.
2
What is the complaints deadline when buying a property?
The complaint must be made no later than 5 years after the buyer has taken possession of the property, unless the seller has provided a longer-term guarantee.
2
What is the complaints deadline when buying a property?
The complaint must be made no later than 5 years after the buyer has taken possession of the property, unless the seller has provided a longer-term guarantee.
3
How large must an area deviation be to be considered a defect in the property?
For buildings, there is a defect when the deviation is greater than two percent and constitutes at least one square meter.
3
How large must an area deviation be to be considered a defect in the property?
For buildings, there is a defect when the deviation is greater than two percent and constitutes at least one square meter.
3
How large must an area deviation be to be considered a defect in the property?
For buildings, there is a defect when the deviation is greater than two percent and constitutes at least one square meter.
4
Can the buyer cancel the purchase if defects are discovered?
Yes, the buyer can terminate the agreement if the defect constitutes a significant breach of contract.
4
Can the buyer cancel the purchase if defects are discovered?
Yes, the buyer can terminate the agreement if the defect constitutes a significant breach of contract.
4
Can the buyer cancel the purchase if defects are discovered?
Yes, the buyer can terminate the agreement if the defect constitutes a significant breach of contract.
5
Can one claim compensation for delay?
Yes, the Alienation Act § 4-5 provides the right to compensation for direct loss due to delays. Liquidated damages must be agreed upon separately. Termination is possible in the event of a significant delay.
5
Can one claim compensation for delay?
Yes, the Alienation Act § 4-5 provides the right to compensation for direct loss due to delays. Liquidated damages must be agreed upon separately. Termination is possible in the event of a significant delay.
5
Can one claim compensation for delay?
Yes, the Alienation Act § 4-5 provides the right to compensation for direct loss due to delays. Liquidated damages must be agreed upon separately. Termination is possible in the event of a significant delay.
6
When does a property have a deficiency?
A property has a defect when it does not conform to what the buyer could expect based on the property's type, age, and visible condition.
6
When does a property have a deficiency?
A property has a defect when it does not conform to what the buyer could expect based on the property's type, age, and visible condition.
6
When does a property have a deficiency?
A property has a defect when it does not conform to what the buyer could expect based on the property's type, age, and visible condition.
7
What is the seller's duty to inform?
The seller must disclose all conditions of the property that the seller knew or ought to have known, and which the buyer had reason to expect to be informed about.
7
What is the seller's duty to inform?
The seller must disclose all conditions of the property that the seller knew or ought to have known, and which the buyer had reason to expect to be informed about.
7
What is the seller's duty to inform?
The seller must disclose all conditions of the property that the seller knew or ought to have known, and which the buyer had reason to expect to be informed about.
8
What happens if the seller provides incorrect information about the property?
The property is considered to have a defect if the information has influenced the agreement and has not been corrected in time in a clear manner.
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What happens if the seller provides incorrect information about the property?
The property is considered to have a defect if the information has influenced the agreement and has not been corrected in time in a clear manner.
8
What happens if the seller provides incorrect information about the property?
The property is considered to have a defect if the information has influenced the agreement and has not been corrected in time in a clear manner.
9
How much must the buyer cover themselves for deficiencies?
The buyer must cover losses and costs resulting from defects up to 10,000 kroner, unless otherwise stated in the law or if it concerns a new building.
9
How much must the buyer cover themselves for deficiencies?
The buyer must cover losses and costs resulting from defects up to 10,000 kroner, unless otherwise stated in the law or if it concerns a new building.
9
How much must the buyer cover themselves for deficiencies?
The buyer must cover losses and costs resulting from defects up to 10,000 kroner, unless otherwise stated in the law or if it concerns a new building.
10
Can the buyer require the seller to remedy defects?
When buying a newly constructed home, the buyer can demand that the seller rectify the defect if it can be done without unreasonable cost or inconvenience for the seller.
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Can the buyer require the seller to remedy defects?
When buying a newly constructed home, the buyer can demand that the seller rectify the defect if it can be done without unreasonable cost or inconvenience for the seller.
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Can the buyer require the seller to remedy defects?
When buying a newly constructed home, the buyer can demand that the seller rectify the defect if it can be done without unreasonable cost or inconvenience for the seller.

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