ADDITIONAL EXPENSES IN HORIZONTAL PROPERTY
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❓ Identified Question
"What additional expenses fall upon the owner of a building under horizontal property?"
🎯 Direct Answer
In addition to expenses for maintenance works and property tax (IMI), the owner generally must consider expenses for insurance, administration fees, and any charges for the conservation of common parts.
Legal Basis: Artigo 1424.º do Código Civil View on DRE
Official Documentation
📋 Context & Applicability
The additional expenses depend on the condominium management and the resolutions passed in the condominium assembly.
The expenses are regulated by the Civil Code, which establishes the obligations of the condominium owners.
- Building insurance
- Condominium administration fees
- Charges for the conservation of common parts
✅ Technical Checklist
- Verify the condominium regulations
- Consult minutes of previous assemblies
- Assess the need for insurance
Applicability depends on resolutions passed in the assembly.
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