Pay community of owners (comunidad de propietarios) fees for shared building maintenance — a statutory obligation under the Ley de Propiedad Horizontal (Ley 49/1960, art. 9)

Own a flat in a shared building and you're a member of the comunidad de propietarios by law (the title cites the statute): the fees fund the lift, the roof, the shared everything. Unpaid fees attach to the property itself, so check for arrears before buying and budget them as a fixed cost after.

WHEN IT'S DUE

A yearly obligation — each year's window closes at the end of December.

WHY IT MATTERS

A legal requirement for your situation. Verified against an official government source (AEAT, extranjería, BOE).

WHAT COMES FIRST

• Sign completion deed (escritura de compraventa) before a notary and pay the balance

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LOLA'S TIP

Don’t sign or transfer anything before the checks clear — this step protects the purchase.

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