Housing Hidden Vicios: Complete Guide to Claim in 2026
Have you discovered humidity, cracks or structural problems after buying your home? Them hidden vices affect thousands of buyers each year in Spain. Discover how to claim and protect your investment.
What are the Hidden Vicians in a Housing?
Them hidden vices are defects or serious problems in a property that:
- ✓ They were not apparent at the time of purchase
- ✓ They reduce the value of housing significantly
- ✓ They make it inappropriate for intended use
- ✓ They existed before the sale But they were hidden
Examples of Hidden Vicios More Commons
Structural Problems
- Cracks on load walls
- Defective strains
- Field settlements
- Vigas damaged by termites
es Humidities and Filters
- Humidities by capillary
- Neighborhood filters
- Waterproofing problems
- Moho and structural condensation
・ Facilities Defectuosas
- Obsolete electrical installation
- Corridod or leaked pipes
- Defective heating
- Inadequate sanitation
Deadline for Reclamar Vicios Housing Hidden
Important: The legal deadline for claiming hidden housing is:
- 6 months from the discovery of the defect (Civil Code, art. 1490)
- Maximum 10 years from purchase for construction defects in new housing
How to Claim For Hidden Vicians?
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Step 1: Document the Defect
Take pictures, videos and collect all the evidence of the problem.
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Step 2: Hire a Judicial Perito
A collegiate expert will produce a technical report with judicial validity that certifies the hidden vice.
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Step 3: Notification to the seller
Send a burofax claiming the contract resolution or the price reduction.
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Step 4: Judicial path (if necessary)
If there is no agreement, it presents demand with the expert report as evidence.
Hidden Vicios in Second Hand Housing
In the sale of second hand housing among private, the seller responds by hidden vices for 6 months. However:
- If the seller was professional (promotor), the deadline is 3 years
- If you knew the defects and hid them, respond even after the deadline
- The “dressing as” clause does not exonerate liability for hidden vices
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Can I claim if I bought more than 6 months ago?
Yes, if you show that the defect existed before the purchase and that you could not discover it with a reasonable inspection. The 6-month period counts from discovery, not from purchase.
What if the seller says he didn’t know about the problem?
The seller responds even if he did not know the hidden vice. Good faith does not relieve you of responsibility. It only gets free if it proves that you knew the defect before buying.
How much does an expert report cost for hidden vices?
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Conclusion
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