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[quote=Anonymous]Can’t quite get away with anything in VA either although it’s pretty close as buyer beware state. But:

However, the seller cannot deliberately conceal any defects, refuse or fail to disclose known latent (hidden) defects, or divert the purchaser away from the defect(s) with the condition of the premises. For example, in Armentrout v. French, 220 Va. 458, 258 S.E.2d 519 (1979), the purchaser of the property inquired about the condition of a septic system, which the seller reported as being “fine.” In reality, the system was defective and emitted a strong odor in the house, which the sellers concealed through various means. The Virginia Supreme Court held that the purchaser of the property was relieved of their duty to inspect further.

Accordingly, if the seller violates these prohibitions, then the buyer may have viable causes of action for breach of contract, rescission, and/or fraud in the inducement. Furthermore, punitive damages stemming from fraudulent activity are permitted upon a showing of willful, wanton and reckless material misrepresentations or omissions of material facts.[/quote]

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