Horizontal Property Act: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how the Horizontal Property Act governs building communities and the rules for making changes to property regulations.
The Horizontal Property Act provides the legal framework for managing shared residential or commercial buildings. It acts as a set of rules for how owners must interact and maintain their property.
Who it's for
This applies to all owners living or working within a building community.
What you get
You receive a standardized legal guide for managing a Comunidad de propietarios (owners' community). It outlines the rights and obligations of every owner and provides the rules for how the community must function.
What it costs you
There is no cost to access the regulations, though you may face administrative costs if you need to hold meetings or file documents.
The catch to know
You cannot simply change the rules of your building on your own. Any modifications to the community's regulations require specific voting majorities during a Junta (meeting) to be legally valid.
How to apply
- Review the current community regulations for your specific building.
- Attend the next community meeting to discuss any necessary changes.
- Ensure any votes meet the required legal majority.
- Check with your local authorities if you need to register changes.