Hidden defect or buyer prosecution: why hiring a technical-legal expert from GEQ-Bâtiment Conseil is essential

Discovering a hidden defect in a residential property can quickly become a source of stress, frustration, and litigation. Whether you are a seller being sued by a buyer or a homeowner discovering a significant problem after the purchase , it is crucial to hire a qualified forensic expert to defend your rights and document the facts thoroughly.

This is exactly what GEQ-Bâtiment Conseil offers you: a team specialized in legal expertise in residential buildings , recognized throughout Quebec for its rigor, impartiality and mastery of the legal and technical issues related to hidden defects.

What is a hidden defect?

A hidden defect is a serious fault, not apparent at the time of sale, which makes the good unfit for the use for which it was intended or seriously reduces its usefulness. It must exist at the time of the transaction , without having been detected despite a reasonable inspection.

The most common examples are:

• Water infiltration or cracks in the foundations

• Fungal contamination (mold)

• Failure of the building envelope (roof, air barrier, cladding)

• Structural problems

• Major defects in plumbing, drainage or insulation

Why use GEQ-Bâtiment Conseil?

1. Rigorous, evidence-based analysis

Our technical-legal experts conduct a detailed inspection of the alleged problems, using recognized methods and specialized tools. Each finding is documented, photographed, measured, and linked to the applicable legal criteria for hidden defects .

2. An expert report admissible in court

We produce professional, clear, well-argued reports, written in accordance with legal standards , which can be used as a basis for formal notice, negotiation or legal action. These reports are admissible in court and supported, if necessary, by impartial expert testimony .

3. An objective defense of your rights

Whether you are a seller wrongly accused or a buyer faced with a major problem , our role is to determine the real cause of the defect, its age and its impact , and to provide an impartial reading of the technical responsibilities.

4. Strategic support with your lawyer

We work with your legal counsel to guide your defense or claim strategy , providing the crucial technical evidence to assert your rights in court or as part of a settlement.

A hidden defect cannot be improvised. Neither can an expert appraisal.

In construction disputes, it is not emotion or suspicion that counts , but credible and objective technical evidence . This is why GEQ-Bâtiment Conseil is the trusted partner of many real estate law firms throughout Quebec.

Don't be left alone when faced with a hidden defect or legal action.

Call on a recognized technical-legal expert to represent you with rigor, impartiality and competence.

📞 Contact GEQ-Bâtiment Conseil today