The legality of the occupation of a common element by one neighbor for his private use, in a complex governed by the Horizontal Division Act/Law,.

Consultation: In my urbanization there is a neighbor who is occupying a communal space as if was his own private terrace. It’s part of the communal space used by all the neighbors to park. He has even put some furniture, chairs, table, umbrella, etc., there. Is that legal? Could we do something?. Dear reader, thank […]

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Real Estate Property Law in Spain. The community of owners. Important changes on the Spanish Horizontal Division Law affecting the claim for community fees´ lack of payment.

Dear readers, Those who belong in a community of owners should know that the recent Law 8/2013 of 26th of June, has modified the Horizontal Division Law ( Act 49/1960). Although several articles have been changed, especially those related to the quorum and number of votes needed to reach the different kind of agreements in […]

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Declaración de incapacidad en España.

Law Estate Litigation. Legal claim against the seller for hiding leaks problem and moisture in the house sold.

CONSULTATION: I bought an old property (villa), and after completion damp and leaks problems appeared. Could I legally claim against the selle,r asking for him to repair or pay the cost to repair these defects? Dear Reader, Thank you for your enquiry. In principle, the answer should be YES. You should be able to claim […]

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