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A licensed valuer in WA provides a valuation report for mortgage purposes. If the valuation is found to be negligently prepared, who may have a cause of action against the valuer?

Correct Answer

A) The client and any party the valuer knew would rely on it, such as the lender

A valuer owes a duty of care not only to the client who commissioned the report but also to third parties (such as lenders) who the valuer knew or ought to have known would rely on the valuation. A negligently prepared valuation may result in claims for damages from the lender if they suffer a loss.

Answer Options
A
The client and any party the valuer knew would rely on it, such as the lender
B
Only the person who commissioned and paid for the valuation, under their contract
C
Only the government body that licenses valuers, acting on behalf of consumers
D
No one, because a valuation is an opinion and cannot found a negligence claim

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