OBLIGATION OF CONDOMINIUM INSURANCE
❓ Identified Question
"What is the obligation of condominium insurance in relation to the insurance of the private unit?"
🎯 Direct Answer
As a rule, the condominium must have insurance covering the common parts, but the condominium owner is not obliged to pay for insurance if they already have one covering their private unit, provided it meets legal requirements.
Official Documentation
📋 Context & Applicability
The obligation of insurance depends on the existence of insurance covering the common parts and the ownership of insurance for the private unit.
Condominium insurance may be required to cover the common parts, but the condominium owner may have their own insurance covering their private unit.
- Verify whether the insurance of the private unit covers the common parts.
- Confirm if the condominium insurance was approved in the condominium assembly and if the minutes were sent.
- Analyze whether the penalty for non-payment is valid.
✅ Technical Checklist
- Request a copy of the minutes of the assembly where the insurance contract was approved.
- Verify if the insurance of the private unit covers the common parts.
- Review the applicable legislation regarding condominium insurance.
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