Party-Appointed Expert Report LEC art. 335
Expert Report for Homeowner Associations
Horizontal property · LPH
Technical report for homeowner associations: liability for damage to common elements, special assessments, builder and contractor obligations.
LPHCommon elementsHorizontal propertySpecial assessmentsFaçade damage
Disputes in homeowner associations
Disputes in homeowner associations affect common elements: façades, roofs, communal installations, structure. The report determines the origin of the damage, liability (developer, contractor, community or individual owner) and quantification of the repair.
Scope of action
Moisture in car parks and basements · façade cracks · roofing defects · communal installation failures · damage from an owner's works to common elements. The report serves both for court claims and to support agreements at owners' meetings.
§ 06 · Frequently asked questions
Before commissioning a report
01 Who pays for the expert assessment in a community?
It depends on the case. It can be commissioned by the community, an affected owner or their lawyer. The cost may be recovered from the liable party if the claim succeeds.
02 Can it be used to claim against the developer?
Yes. Within the LOE deadlines (art. 17), the report documents defects attributable to the developer or contractor.
03 Who pays for a leak through the roof?
It depends on whether the origin is a common or private element. See this guide to roof leaks in a shared building.
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Do you need this report?
Free initial consultation. Contractual delivery deadlines.