INSURANCE OBLIGATION AND CALCULATION OF FEES

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    Identified Question

    "What is the insurance obligation and how should the condominium fees be calculated?"

    🎯 Direct Answer

    The condominium is generally required to have multi-risk insurance for the common parts. The fees should generally be calculated considering all annual expenses and the need for a Reserve Fund.

    Legal Basis: Artigo 1424.º do Código Civil View on DRE

    Official Documentation

    📋 Context & Applicability

    The fees should generally be adjusted to cover all annual expenses and include a Reserve Fund.

    Insurance may be required for the common parts, pursuant to Article 1424 of the Civil Code.

    • Contract multi-risk insurance for the common parts.
    • Increase the fees to cover fixed expenses and the Reserve Fund.

    Technical Checklist

    • Verify if all condominium owners have insurance on their private units.
    • Calculate the total annual expenses of the condominium.
    • Set the fee amounts based on the expenses and the Reserve Fund.
    Applicability depends on verifying whether all condominium owners have insurance.
    The calculation of fees depends on a detailed budget of expenses.

    Legal Notice

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