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External interventions in an apartment building
Most conflicts in apartment buildings don't stem from major construction projects, but from everyday, seemingly harmless alterations to the exterior of the apartments. The usual "suspects":Replacing window frames, painting balconies, installing awnings, mounting air conditioners on the facade, or building canopies and pergolas. The legal reality: These actions are not simply a right of the owner within his or her apartment. Because they affect the appearance of the building,
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Off-Plan Building: The Ministry of Infrastructure and the Roads Timeline and the Trap of "Blind" Plots
In an official response to the Dodecanese MP Manos Konsolas, the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MEE) clarifies the situation regarding the identification of roads in areas outside the plan. Despite the specific dates, the wording remains carefully vague, leaving hundreds of thousands of property owners in a state of waiting. 1. The Critical Milestones of 2026 According to the Secretary General of Spatial Planning, Efthimios Bakoyannis, the registration of the road networ
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May 112 min read


Legal Framework for Changing Facades in Co-Owned Buildings
Modifying the exterior appearance of a building subject to a condominium regime (apartment building) is a complex issue, as the facades are considered common property and shared elements. 1. The Legal Basis and Joint Ownership According to the Civil Code and Law 3741/1929, elements such as the exterior walls, the load-bearing structure, the roof, and the general appearance of the building belong to all the co-owners. Restrictions: Each owner may use or repair common areas, pr
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May 62 min read
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