OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY
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❓ Identified Question
"What is the owner's responsibility regarding the payment of condominium fees for unsold or leased units?"
🎯 Direct Answer
The owner is generally required to bear the condominium expenses, including the fees for unsold or leased units, pursuant to Article 1421 of the Civil Code.
Legal Basis: Artigo 1421.º do Código Civil View on DRE
Official Documentation
📋 Context & Applicability
The owner is generally obliged to pay the fees as long as the units are part of the condominium.
Unsold or leased units remain the responsibility of the owner, who is generally required to contribute to the common expenses.
- The owner must be included in the list of condominium owners with fees to be paid.
- Condominium expenses must be apportioned among all units, regardless of their sale or lease status.
✅ Technical Checklist
- Verify the minutes of the assembly regarding the approval of the budget.
- Confirm the inclusion of unsold units in the list of condominium owners.
Applicability depends on any condominium regulations that may provide exceptions.
Legal Notice
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