The Ruling on the Right of Return Due to a Defect After a Period Has Elapsed

The questioner:
The Shaykh said: If the buyer finds a defect in the goods that significantly reduces their price, which he was not aware of at the time of the sale contract, and a year has passed, it is exaggerated to say that the right of return is still valid.

The Shaykh:
If he becomes aware of it, he has the right to return it, even if he did not become aware of it until after a year. He has the right to return it if he learns that this defect occurred with the seller before the contract, even if he did not learn of it until after a year.

The questioner:
The questioner asked the Shaykh (may Allah preserve him): Is there a specific time limit after which a person who finds a defect in the goods no longer has the right of return?

The Shaykh:
This is not like the previous question. There is no specific time limit. Rather, whenever he becomes aware of the defect, he has the right to return it or claim compensation. He has the right to return it or claim compensation whenever he becomes aware of the defect. However, if he becomes aware of the defect, he must stop using it. If he becomes aware of the defect, he must stop using it and demand either the return of the sold item or the taking of compensation, meaning the equivalent of this defect and this loss. Yes.