Whose Is the Dues Debt on Sale of a Unit?
You bought a unit, but the previous owner's dues debt came up; whose debt is this? Liability for the past dues debt on sale is a critical topic. We explain under KMK Art. 22.
From dues tracking to Condominium Law, resident communication to board decisions — practical articles born from real experience.
You bought a unit, but the previous owner's dues debt came up; whose debt is this? Liability for the past dues debt on sale is a critical topic. We explain under KMK Art. 22.
If you think the dues have been miscalculated or are unfair, what can you do? There are legal routes and time limits for objections. We explain how to object to dues and your rights.
Where should apartment dues be deposited, and is a common bank account essential? A bank account is the basis of transparent and secure collection. We explain how to open and manage the account from a practical perspective.
Offering an instalment option to a resident who cannot pay accumulated dues at once both secures collection and resolves the issue. How is this payment plan made, and who decides? We explain instalment plans.
Residents in a complex sometimes pay two separate dues: block dues and site dues. Why are these two separate, and what expenses do they cover? We explain the dues structure in complex properties.
Where is the apartment's money going, is the treasury in deficit? Maintaining the income-expense balance is the basis of sound management. How is transparent treasury management done? We explain from a practical perspective.
Where does the money come from when a sudden breakdown or major repair arises in the apartment? That is why a reserve fund exists. Is it mandatory, and how is it built up? We explain from a practical perspective.
What do "operating dues" and "capital dues" mean in an apartment, and what is the difference between them? This distinction is especially important for tenant-owner liability. We explain from a practical perspective.
Does giving a discount to a resident who pays dues annually in advance ease collection? Although a prepayment incentive looks attractive, it requires equality and assembly authority. We explain prepaid dues discounts.
What can the landlord do if the tenant does not pay dues? Can eviction be sought? Dues are treated as an "ancillary expense" and TBK Art. 315 governs. We explain based on that rule.
Before going to enforcement against a neighbour who does not pay dues, sending a formal notice is often enough. What should be written in the notice, and must it be through a notary? We explain how to prepare it.
What can be done about a neighbour who does not pay their dues? Enforcement proceedings are the most effective way to collect dues. How are uncontested enforcement proceedings initiated, what documents are needed, and what happens on objection? We explain.
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