The Consumer Sales Act – what the law means for you as a consumer
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The Consumer Sales Act applies when you, as a private individual, buy goods from a business. The law states, among other things, what you can demand when there is a defect in the product.
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When is the Consumer Sales Act applicable?
The Consumer Sales Act applies when you, as a private individual, buy goods from a business. The Act also applies if you buy second-hand goods or goods at a reduced price.
Goods include all types of personal property, such as:
cars
furniture
clothes
food
electronics
animals
When is the Consumer Sales Act not applicable?
When you buy something from a private individual
When you buy a home or lease a car
When you are buying for your business, even if you are a sole trader.
Provisions of the Consumer Sales Act
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Proofread: 23 March 2026