CONDOMINIUM LIABILITY
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❓ Identified Question
"Can I request the condominium to take responsibility for repairing damages caused by problems in the common areas?"
🎯 Direct Answer
It depends on the origin of the damage and the condominium's responsibility in the common areas.
Legal Basis: Artigo 1421.º do Código Civil View on DRE
Official Documentation
📋 Context & Applicability
The condominium's liability depends on verifying that the damage was caused by faults in the common areas.
Article 1421 of the Civil Code establishes that the condominium is responsible for damages caused in the common parts.
- Verify the origin of the (electrical) problem in the common areas.
- Confirm whether there was negligence in the maintenance of the common areas.
✅ Technical Checklist
- Gather technical documentation regarding the machine's malfunction.
- Consult the condominium regulations concerning responsibilities.
Applicability depends on proving the connection between the electrical failure and the damage to the machine.
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