RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT
❓ Identified Question
"Who is responsible for the payment of interior repairs following damage caused by common parts?"
🎯 Direct Answer
As a rule, the condominium should bear the costs of the repair, but the payment may be made by the owner, who then requests reimbursement.
Official Documentation
📋 Context & Applicability
The condominium is responsible for damages caused by common parts, but the payment may be made by the owner.
The responsibility for repairing damages in autonomous fractions should generally be analyzed according to the origin of the damage and the nature of the affected parts.
- The condominium must pay for the necessary repairs.
- The owner may choose to pay directly and request reimbursement.
- The choice of the repair company is the owner's.
✅ Technical Checklist
- Verify if the damage originates from a common part.
- Confirm the condominium's responsibility.
- Request a quote and approve it with the condominium.
Legal Notice
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