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05/16/2012
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The acquisition of property in the plant requires careful research by the buyer, who may run the risk of facing problems such as late delivery, a major focus of consumer complaints to the Procon-SP. Last year 4,357 visits were recorded on housing, 15% increase compared to 2010, when 3,785 complaints were registered on the topic.
What does the Consumer Defense Code (CDC)
The delay in the delivery of the property is an irregularity referred to in Article 35 of the CDC: "If the supplier of goods or services refuses to comply with the provision, presentation or advertising, the consumer may alternatively and at his choice:
I - forced the enforcement of the obligation under the offer, presentation or advertising;
II - to accept the product or provide equivalent service;
III - terminate the contract with the repayment of any sum in advance, adjustments, and damages.
Besides the delay, other problems can cause a headache for the consumer, as subsequent changes of the footage of the rooms, attachment of the work by irregularities near the city hall, rates of unanticipated increases in contract, among others. To keep the dream of home ownership turns into endless hassles, check out these tips on the blog of Procon-SP.
Office of Communications
Foundation Procon-SP
Source: PROCON SP
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