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Condominium law in Portugal

5 topics, each with the provision quoted word for word, a link to the official text and the date it was last checked.

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Notice period for the owners' meeting

The assembly is called by registered letter sent 10 days ahead, or by a notice given with the same advance if the owners sign a receipt.

Código Civil, art. 1432.º, n.os 1 e 4
Quorum and majorities at the owners' meeting

Resolutions are passed, unless a special rule applies, by a majority of the votes representing the invested capital.

Código Civil, art. 1432.º, n.os 5 e 6
Remote and electronic voting by owners

Yes. Whenever the building's administration decides, or the majority of owners asks, the owners' assembly is held by remote means of communication, preferably videoconference.

Decreto-Lei n.º 268/94, art. 1.º-A, n.os 1 e 2
Reserve and repair fund rules

A common reserve fund (fundo comum de reserva) is mandatory in every condominium, to pay for the conservation of the building.

Decreto-Lei n.º 268/94, art. 4.º, n.os 1 e 2
Arrears: what happens when owners do not pay

The minutes of the meeting that fixed the contributions are an enforceable title (título executivo) against the owner who does not pay on time, provided they state each owner's annual amount and its due date.

Decreto-Lei n.º 268/94, art. 6.º, n.º 2
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