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no error when getter, setter or deleter doesn't exist on properties defined without decorator

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Description

class A:
    foo = property()

a = A()

a.foo = 1 # no error
print(a.foo) # no error
del a.foo # no error

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related: #12904

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Research direction

Start with the linked mypy playground reproduction and compare it with related issue #12904. Trace how mypy interprets a property created without a getter, setter, or deleter, then verify that reads, assignments, and deletions produce the appropriate diagnostics.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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