ADMINISTRATOR'S LIABILITY
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❓ Identified Question
"Is the condominium administrator acting correctly by not addressing infiltrations reported two months ago?"
🎯 Direct Answer
As a rule, the administrator must act promptly in cases of infiltrations affecting the common property, pursuant to Article 1424 of the Civil Code.
Legal Basis: Artigo 1424.º do Código Civil View on DRE
Official Documentation
📋 Context & Applicability
The administrator must generally act in a timely manner after notification of issues affecting the common property.
Article 1424 of the Civil Code establishes that the administrator is responsible for the maintenance and conservation of the building's common parts.
- Notify the administrator in writing about the problem.
- Await the administrator's response and action.
- If there is no response, consider convening a condominium assembly.
✅ Technical Checklist
- Verify that the communication was made in writing.
- Allow a reasonable period for a response.
- Consider convening an assembly if the problem persists.
Applicability depends on verifying whether the infiltration is the condominium's responsibility.
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