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«Ghost» homeowner communities and tourist licences: when the community does not exist
A surprising number of small buildings in Andalusia have no formally constituted homeowners' community: the deeds were registered, but the community never met, never appointed a president, never approved statutes. When the holder wants a tourist licence or NRUA and there is a need for a community agreement, the problem appears: who acts on behalf of the community that does not exist?
Practical solutions
- Convene the first formal meeting: any owner can call a meeting under Article 16 LPH.
- Approve statutes if there are none: with the majorities of Article 17 LPH.
- Appoint president and secretary: indispensable for representation purposes.
- Approve the tourist activity: with the qualified quorum of Article 17.12 LPH (if needed).
- Document the meeting: meeting record, attendance and quorum.
Particularly difficult cases
- Owners not located: notify by published edicts.
- Owners abroad: notify via certified mail with confirmation of receipt.
- Heirs not yet accepted: identify hereditary community.
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FAQ
Who calls the meeting?
Any owner may call it under Article 16 LPH.
What if owners are not located?
Notification by edicts in the building's public notice board.
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