PAYMENT OF FEES BASED ON THOUSANDTHS
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❓ Identified Question
"Is it fair to pay condominium fees based on thousandths in a condominium with units of different sizes?"
🎯 Direct Answer
As a rule, payment of fees based on thousandths is permitted, but its fairness may be questioned depending on the characteristics of the units and the use of the common areas.
Legal Basis: Artigo 1421.º do Código Civil View on DRE
Official Documentation
📋 Context & Applicability
The fairness of the payment depends on the analysis of the characteristics of the units and the use of the common areas.
Article 1421 of the Civil Code establishes that fees, as a rule, must be proportional to the value of the unit, but practical application may vary according to circumstances.
- Verify if the constitutive title mentions thousandths as the payment criterion.
- Analyze whether the characteristics of the units justify the difference in fees.
✅ Technical Checklist
- Confirm the thousandths assigned to each unit.
- Review the condominium regulations to understand the basis for calculating the fees.
Applicability depends on a more detailed analysis of the characteristics of the units.
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