No, the Civil Code of Quebec does not provide for such an obligation. However, it requires from the purchaser that he behaves in a careful and diligent manner. Caselaw has interpreted this concept in the following manner: It is strongly recommended to the potential purchaser to proceed to a succinct and careful examination of the immovable property and be alert for potential latent defects which can affect the immovable property. In this sense, a pre-purchase inspection made by a professional could respect this condition.
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