Question

Melissa sells a house to Smith. Before the sale is finalized, Smith asks Melissa for details of repairs the house has undergone over the years. Melissa gives him details of minor repairs but hides all documents regarding a major plumbing defect that was repaired last year. Three months after the Smith moved in, the defect reappeared that caused the first floor to flood, damaging their expensive carpet and furniture. Melissa is liable for which of the following frauds?

a. fraud by concealment.
b. fraud in the inducement.
c. fraud in the inception.
d. Melissa is not liable because she already had the problem repaired.

Answer 1

d

Step-by-step explanation:

There are no laws concerning total honesty in the sale of homes. Especially since the problem has been fixed.