How long can a consumer complain about a defective product in Denmark?
In consumer sales the complaint period is two years from delivery. The complaint must be made within a reasonable time after the consumer discovered the defect, and a complaint within two months is always in time. The consumer may claim repair, replacement, a proportionate reduction or rescission.
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- Source
- Danish Sale of Goods Act, sections 83 and 78
- Acts
- Danish Sale of Goods Act
- Area
- Contract, sale and consumer
- Checked
- 2026-09-10
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