RESERVE FUND AND NEW CONDOMINIUM OWNER
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❓ Identified Question
"Can a new condominium owner be prejudiced by condominium debts of a previous owner, considering the reserve fund?"
🎯 Direct Answer
As a rule, the new condominium owner is not liable for previous debts, but the reserve fund is managed for the benefit of the condominium as a whole.
Legal Basis: Artigo 1421.º do Código Civil View on DRE
Official Documentation
📋 Context & Applicability
Liability for previous debts depends on the regularization of the situation by the condominium.
The reserve fund is intended for common expenses and, as a rule, must be used for the benefit of all condominium owners.
- Verify the regularity of the condominium accounts.
- Confirm the application of the reserve fund to the proposed works.
✅ Technical Checklist
- Consult the condominium regulations.
- Review minutes of previous assemblies.
Applicability depends on how the previous owner's debt was handled.
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