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    OBLIGATIONS OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERS

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    Identified Question

    "Is it lawful for owners of autonomous garages not to pay the condominium management fund?"

    🎯 Direct Answer

    As a rule, all condominium owners must contribute to the management fund, unless there is a formal agreement exempting certain owners, which should generally be documented in the minutes.

    Legal Basis: Artigo 1424.º do Código Civil View on DRE

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    📋 Context & Applicability

    Contribution to the management fund applies to all condominium owners, unless there is a formal agreement to the contrary.

    Article 1424 of the Civil Code establishes that, as a rule, all condominium owners must contribute to common expenses, unless otherwise provided.

    • Verify if there is a formal agreement exempting the owners of the garages.
    • Consult the minutes book for records of decisions regarding the management fund.

    Technical Checklist

    • Confirm the existence of minutes documenting agreements about the management fund.
    • Gather the condominium owners to discuss the financial situation of the condominium.
    Applicability depends on the existence of a documented formal agreement.

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