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    COMMON AREAS AND PIPES

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    Identified Question

    "Is a kitchen pipe part of the condominium's common areas?"

    🎯 Direct Answer

    As a rule, sewage and supply pipes serving more than one unit are considered common areas, but it depends on the origin and the constitutive title.

    Legal Basis: Artigo 1421.º do Código Civil View on DRE

    Official Documentation

    📋 Context & Applicability

    Liability depends on whether the pipe serves, as a rule, only one unit or several.

    Pipes that serve more than one unit are considered common areas, according to the condominium's constitutive title.

    • Verify the condominium's constitutive title.
    • Identify whether the pipe is exclusive to one unit or common to several.

    Technical Checklist

    • Consult the condominium regulations.
    • Review the minutes of the last condominium assembly.
    Applicability depends on verifying whether the pipe is a common area or for exclusive use.

    Legal Notice

    This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised legal advice.

    Always confirm critical decisions with a qualified lawyer or professional.

    The content is specific to Portuguese law and may not apply to other jurisdictions.