ADMINISTRATOR AND CONDOMINIUM MANAGEMENT
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❓ Identified Question
"Can a building managed by a condominium company have an administrator who is one of the residents?"
🎯 Direct Answer
Yes, there can be a resident administrator even if the management is carried out by a company.
Legal Basis: Artigo 1436.º do Código Civil View on DRE
Official Documentation
📋 Context & Applicability
Management may be carried out by a company, but the assembly may elect an administrator from among the residents.
Article 1436 of the Civil Code allows for the appointment of an administrator, who may be a resident, regardless of whether the management is performed by a company.
- The condominium assembly must deliberate on the election of the administrator.
- The administrator may be a resident or a representative of the management company.
✅ Technical Checklist
- Verify if the assembly has already elected an administrator.
- Confirm the acceptance of the position by the resident.
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