Odstoupení smlouvy: Co musíte vědět, když se objeví vada nebo problém

When you buy a property and later find a serious problem you weren’t told about, you’re not stuck. Under the odstoupení smlouvy, právo kupujícího zrušit smlouvu kvůli skryté vadě nemovitosti, která byla neznámá při uzavření dohody. Also known as zrušení smlouvy, it gives you a real way out — not just a complaint, but a legal reset button. This isn’t about minor scratches or paint chips. It’s about structural flaws, water damage hidden behind walls, faulty foundations, or legal issues like unpaid mortgages or encumbrances that weren’t disclosed.

Most people think once they sign and pay, they’re locked in. But the občanský zákoník, základní právní předpis v České republice, který upravuje obchodní a osobní vztahy, včetně práv kupujících při nákupu nemovitostí says otherwise. If the defect is serious enough to reduce the value or usability of the property — and the seller knew or should have known about it — you can demand a refund, price reduction, or full contract cancellation. You don’t need to prove fraud. You just need proof: photos, expert reports, inspection records. A skrytá vada, vada, která nebyla viditelná při prohlídce a nebyla o ní informován kupující is your key. That’s why professional inspections matter. Without them, proving the defect existed before purchase becomes nearly impossible.

You also need to act fast. The law gives you a limited window — usually within a reasonable time after discovering the problem, but no later than two years from delivery. Delaying can cost you your rights. Keep every email, invoice, and inspection report. Don’t just talk to the seller — send everything in writing. And remember: you’re not asking for a favor. You’re enforcing a legal right.

The posts below show you exactly how others handled this. From buyers who found hidden water damage and got their money back, to those who used inspection reports to force price cuts, or even canceled deals before closing. You’ll see real steps, real documents, and real outcomes — no theory, no fluff. Whether you’re dealing with a cracked foundation, a legal lien, or a seller who disappeared after signing, you’ll find the path forward here.