Due diligence in Norway
The condition report, the seller's liability after 2022, what you are expected to have read and the threshold for small defects.
Applies to: Norway. Reviewed 2026-09-25.
Key takeaways
- Since 2022 a seller can no longer sell a home to a consumer "as is" and escape liability.
- What the condition report says counts as known to you and cannot later be claimed as a defect.
- Minor defects below a statutory amount give no right to compensation.
The condition report
Condition reports must follow a regulation setting out which building parts to examine and how.
| Condition grade | Meaning |
|---|---|
| TG0 | No deviations |
| TG1 | Minor deviations, normal wear |
| TG2 | Deviations that may need action |
| TG3 | Large or serious deviations |
| TGIU | Not examined |
Seller liability and complaints
The Sale of Real Property Act sets out when a home has a defect, what the buyer is deemed to know and how quickly the buyer must complain. The rules changed in 2022 so the "as is" clause can no longer be used against consumers, and small defects below an amount threshold give no right to compensation.
Complain in writing and promptly when you find something. If you wait too long you can lose the right to complain even when the defect is real.
Questions to ask
- Which TG2 and TG3 items are in the report and what will they cost?
Red flags
- Many TG3 items on wet rooms, roof or drainage.
Sources
- The Sale of Real Property Act (Lovdata)
- Regulation on condition reports when selling a home (Lovdata)