CLASSIFICATION OF THE GARAGE GATE
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❓ Identified Question
"Should the garage gate be considered a common part in case of malfunction?"
🎯 Direct Answer
As a rule, the garage gate that opens to the exterior is considered a common part, as it serves all condominium owners, even if the garages are individual.
Legal Basis: Artigo 1421.º do Código Civil View on DRE
Official Documentation
📋 Context & Applicability
The classification as a common part depends on the function of the gate for all condominium owners.
The garage gate, by providing access to the exterior and serving multiple autonomous fractions, is considered a common part, pursuant to the provisions of the Civil Code.
- Verify if the gate is used by all condominium owners.
- Consult the condominium regulations regarding common parts.
✅ Technical Checklist
- Confirm the use of the gate by all condominium owners.
- Review the constitutive title of the condominium.
Applicability depends on any specific condominium regulations.
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