COMMON EXPENSES VS RESIDENTIAL EXPENSES
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❓ Identified Question
"How are common and residential expenses defined in a condominium with commercial and residential units?"
🎯 Direct Answer
Common expenses generally must include all costs benefiting all units, including commercial ones, whereas residential expenses are specific to residential units.
Legal Basis: Artigo 1421.º do Código Civil View on DRE
Official Documentation
📋 Context & Applicability
Common expenses are those that benefit all units, while residential expenses are specific to residential units.
Common expenses include maintenance and services affecting the building as a whole, as defined in Article 1421 of the Civil Code.
- Verify the condominium regulations for specific definitions.
- Analyze the nature of the expenses and who benefits from them.
✅ Technical Checklist
- Confirm the classification of expenses in the condominium regulations.
- Review minutes of assemblies regarding the allocation of expenses.
Applicability depends on how the condominium regulations define the expenses.
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