When selling his property, the seller must disclose to the buyer the rights and claims affecting the immovable/real estate property, or which may likely affect the exercise of his ownership rights, such as servitudes, hypothecs/mortgages or regulatory restrictions.
The title examination performed by the notary as part of his duties will allow the seller and the buyer to know the type of right or claim affecting the property, such as mortgages and servitudes. A location certificate prepared by a land surveyor will allow to know the regulatory or legislative restrictions that may affect the property, such as the municipal or agricultural zoning.
Depending on what is stated in the purchase offer, the seller may be required to provide the buyer with all the title deeds/titles of ownership that he has in his possession, as well as an up-to-date location certificate.
The seller is also required to report to the buyer all the problems affecting the quality of the building, the land or accessories found therein. If the seller fails to properly inform the buyer about the condition of the property, he will undergo the risk of being sued by the buyer and may be bound to pay for the damage suffered by the buyer.
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