Decisions concerning authorisation

This decision provides important clarification on your property law. Here is what it means for you.

The situation

Decisions concerning the authorisation given to certain co-owners to carry out, at their own expense, works affecting the common parts or the external appearance of the building and consistent with its purpose must be adopted by a majority of the votes of all co-owners, in accordance with Article 25b of the Law of 10 July 1965. Consequently, as no provision of the rules grants an automatic right to install illuminated signs on the façade of the building, co-owners must seek and obtain authorisation from the general meeting for this purpose.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

• Scrupulously observe the statutory time limits for appeal
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, documents, letters)
• Anticipate: preventive advice is always cheaper than litigation

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