INSURANCE OBLIGATION AND CALCULATION OF FEES
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❓ Identified Question
"What is the insurance obligation and how should the condominium fees be calculated?"
🎯 Direct Answer
The condominium is generally required to have multi-risk insurance for the common parts. The fees should generally be calculated considering all annual expenses and the need for a Reserve Fund.
Legal Basis: Artigo 1424.º do Código Civil View on DRE
Official Documentation
📋 Context & Applicability
The fees should generally be adjusted to cover all annual expenses and include a Reserve Fund.
Insurance may be required for the common parts, pursuant to Article 1424 of the Civil Code.
- Contract multi-risk insurance for the common parts.
- Increase the fees to cover fixed expenses and the Reserve Fund.
✅ Technical Checklist
- Verify if all condominium owners have insurance on their private units.
- Calculate the total annual expenses of the condominium.
- Set the fee amounts based on the expenses and the Reserve Fund.
Applicability depends on verifying whether all condominium owners have insurance.
The calculation of fees depends on a detailed budget of expenses.
Legal Notice
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The content is specific to Portuguese law and may not apply to other jurisdictions.