Portugal is introducing a new legal framework aimed at regulating and professionalising the activity of condominium management and administration, with a particular focus on transparency, accountability, professional qualification, and more efficient decision-making.
The new regime establishes a clearer legal framework for condominium management companies and strengthens the obligations applicable to condominium managers. Increased accountability and technical requirements are intended to promote greater transparency and improve the quality of condominium administration.
A key element of the new framework is the promotion of professional training and qualification for those involved in condominium management. The regime also provides for the creation of a Digital Building Notebook, contributing to the digitalisation and centralisation of relevant information concerning buildings and their management.
The new rules further recognise the use of digital communication tools in condominium administration. Communications by email and other electronic means may have legal validity equivalent to traditional registered communications, facilitating interactions between condominium managers and owners.
Condominium meetings may also be held by videoconference, where determined by the administration or requested by the majority of condominium owners. This provides greater flexibility in the organisation and participation of condominium assemblies.
Overall, the new legal framework seeks to modernise condominium management in Portugal by strengthening professional standards, increasing accountability, and making administrative and decision-making processes more transparent and efficient.
For condominium owners, managers, and management companies, understanding the new obligations will be essential to ensure compliance with the updated legal framework and adapt existing management procedures accordingly.
