CONDOMINIUM RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTENANCE
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❓ Identified Question
"What is the condominium's responsibility regarding building maintenance and how should one act in case of deterioration?"
🎯 Direct Answer
As a rule, the condominium is responsible for the maintenance of the building, and generally must ensure the conservation of the common parts and the execution of necessary works.
Legal Basis: Artigo 1424.º do Código Civil View on DRE
Official Documentation
📋 Context & Applicability
The condominium's responsibility applies to all common parts and their conservation.
Article 1424 of the Civil Code establishes that the condominium, as a rule, must guarantee the maintenance and conservation of the building's common parts.
- Notify the administration about the deterioration and request the execution of works.
- Gather documentation (photos, estimates) to substantiate the urgency of the interventions.
✅ Technical Checklist
- Verify if there are minutes of assemblies addressing the building's maintenance.
- Collect evidence of the deterioration (photos, expert reports).
- Consult the condominium regulations regarding responsibilities.
Applicability depends on resolutions in the assembly regarding the execution of works.
Lack of response from the administration may be challenged in the assembly.
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