Article . 1669 cod. civ . , although placed between the rules governing the contract , it is intended to protect the general character of the need for conservation and functionality of the buildings and other property used by their nature long-lasting . Consequently, the action for damages provided for by that provision is non-contractual nature and , transcending the contractual relationship ( contract or sale) according to which the property is received in the sphere of a person other than the manufacturer , may be exercised in respect of this ' Finally, when you have as a seller, also from the buyers , who may benefit from the annual term of decadence. (F. C. )

Source: Il Sole 24 Ore   Click to listen highlighted text! Court of Cassation, Civil Section 2 , Sentence May 8, 2013 , n . 10893 - Maximum editorial - Real estate contracts - private contract - ruin and defect properties of things - the contractors liability - liability action pursuant to art. 1669 cod. civ . - Non-contractual nature - such remedies against the manufacturer seller from buyers - term annual decline Article . 1669 cod. civ . , although placed between the rules governing the contract , it is intended to protect the general character of the need for conservation and functionality of the buildings and other property used by their nature long-lasting . Consequently, the action for damages provided for by that provision is non-contractual nature and , transcending the contractual relationship ( contract or sale) according to which the property is received in the sphere of a person other than the manufacturer , may be exercised in respect of this Finally, when you have as a seller, also from the buyers , who may benefit from the annual term of decadence. (F. C. )   Source: Il Sole 24 Ore