OBLIGATION TO PAY CONDOMINIUM DEBTS
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❓ Identified Question
"Am I obligated to pay condominium debts to the new administration after the previous one has gone bankrupt?"
🎯 Direct Answer
As a rule, condominium owners are responsible for the condominium debts, even if the previous administration has gone bankrupt, unless there is proof that the debt is invalid or that the administration failed to fulfill its obligations.
Legal Basis: Artigo 1421.º do Código Civil View on DRE
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📋 Context & Applicability
The obligation to pay depends on the validity of the debts and the regularity of the previous administration.
Condominium debts are the responsibility of the condominium owners, as stipulated in Article 1421 of the Civil Code.
- Verify the validity of the debts from the previous administration.
- Confirm whether the new administration is fulfilling its obligations.
✅ Technical Checklist
- Gather documentation regarding the bankruptcy of the previous administration.
- Consult the condominium regulations concerning debts and responsibilities.
Applicability depends on evidence regarding the validity of the debts.
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