RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES AND REPAIRS
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❓ Identified Question
"Who is responsible for the repair expenses of structural damages affecting the floor of the autonomous fraction and the ceiling of the commercial establishment below?"
🎯 Direct Answer
As a rule, the repair expenses of common parts are the responsibility of the condominium, but it depends on the origin of the problem and the constitutive title.
Legal Basis: Artigo 1421.º do Código Civil View on DRE
Official Documentation
📋 Context & Applicability
Liability depends on the origin of the problem (structure vs exclusive use) and the condominium's constitutive title.
The common parts are defined by the Civil Code and include the building's structure, which as a rule, must be maintained by the condominium.
- Verify the condominium's constitutive title.
- Consult the condominium regulations regarding maintenance responsibilities.
✅ Technical Checklist
- Gather documentation regarding the origin of the problem.
- Consult the condominium administrator.
- Verify if there are resolutions concerning repair responsibilities.
Applicability depends on verifying the origin of the problem and the constitutive title.
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