Co-ownership Guides
Practical articles for professional and volunteer syndics — based on the Belgian Civil Code.
Co-ownership Service Charges in Belgium: How They Work and What to Expect
How service charges work in Belgian co-ownership: working capital, reserve fund contributions, payment deadlines and recovery of unpaid charges.
Resolving Disputes in Belgian Co-ownership: Justice of the Peace and Mediation
How to resolve co-ownership disputes in Belgium: justice of the peace jurisdiction, mediation options, and challenging assembly resolutions.
The Co-ownership Deed in Belgium: Structure, Content and How to Amend It
Understanding the Belgian co-ownership deed: base deed vs regulations, mandatory content, internal rules, and the amendment procedure.
Co-ownership Shares (Tantièmes) in Belgium: What They Are and How They Work
How co-ownership shares (tantièmes) work in Belgium: calculation method, impact on voting rights and common charge distribution.
Approving Works in Belgian Co-ownership: Procedures and Required Majorities
Guide to approving works in Belgian co-ownership: ordinary vs extraordinary works, required voting majorities, urgent works and financing options.
EPC Certificate for Common Areas in Belgium: Obligations and Regional Timeline
EPC certificate for common areas in Belgian co-ownership: Flanders mandatory since 2024, Walloon and Brussels timelines, syndic responsibilities.
How to Run a General Assembly in Belgian Co-ownership: Complete Guide
Complete guide to organizing a general assembly in Belgian co-ownership: convocation rules, quorum, voting majorities, and minutes obligations.
The Professional Syndic in Belgium: Role, Duties and Legal Liability
Everything about the professional property manager (syndic) in Belgium: IPI registration, mandate rules, mandatory duties and liability.
Why Belgian Syndics Are Digitising: The Case for Property Management Software
Practical benefits of digital property management for Belgian syndics: time savings, legal compliance, GDPR, and the case for EU-hosted solutions.
Reserve Fund in Belgian Co-ownership: Legal Requirements and Calculation
The reserve fund in Belgian co-ownership: legal 5% minimum obligation, separate bank account requirement, and per-lot contribution calculation.