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Erroneous energy performance diagnosis in property sales: what recourse for buyers?

An erroneous energy performance diagnosis (DPE) can engage the seller's liability.

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Article L271-4 of the Construction Code requires this document for any property sale.

The buyer can request the annulment of the sale or compensation for damages in case of harm.

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