The Property Registry cannot require a formal declaration of building extension if the age of the building is already accredited
15 Jun 202654 views
Who is affected:
Owners, developers and notaries registering new old buildings or horizontal divisions
Summary
The DGSJFP resolves a dispute regarding the registration of a new building and horizontal division suspended by the registrar. The requirements for registering excess area, old buildings and shares in horizontal property are clarified.
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The Directorate General for Legal Security and Public Faith analyzes three defects noted by the registrar: the need to process the art. 199 LH procedure for excess area exceeding 10%, the requirement for an express declaration of building extension when the perimeter coincides with the plot, and the assignment of zero …
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