Capital Video: Co-ownership charges: is it normal for me to pay for the former owner?
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Every month, the “Great real estate meeting” (Capital / Radio Immo) answers your questions through its “It concerns you” sequence. Our experts – lawyers, notaries, real estate agents – resolve the most complex legal problems for you and provide you with sound advice whether you are considering selling, buying, renting or renovating your home. In this sequence, our expert answers a question asked by Jean-Charles, from Meaux. Jean-Charles bought an apartment during the year 2023. Problem: his trustee is asking him for the charges for the year 2022, even though he was not yet the owner of the accommodation… Is this normal?
Our expert notary, Charles Flobert, explains why this request from his co-ownership trustee is legitimate. It is in fact possible that in 2023, the trustee of Jean-Charles will have carried out a closing of the accounts, which relates to the accounts for the year 2022. On this occasion, the trustee may request additional charges to be paid. However, our expert advises Jean-Charles to check whether, in his sales contract, his notary has indeed stipulated that the account statements subsequent to the deed of sale are indeed carried out for the benefit or loss of the purchaser.
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