Legitimation of the Condominium and Claim: Analysis of Judgment No. 18003 of 2024

The judgment No. 18003 of 2024, issued by the Court of Cassation, addresses a crucial issue for condominiums involved in bankruptcy procedures: the individual legitimation of condominiums to take legal action to protect their co-ownership rights. This decision marks an important evolution in case law regarding claims and opposition to the passive state.

The Legal Context and the Principle of the Judgment

Claim action pursuant to Article 103 of the bankruptcy law - Legitimacy of the individual condominium owner to protect the right of co-ownership - Existence - Consequences - Opposition to the passive state of the condominiums - Admissibility. In the claim action proposed against the bankruptcy, pursuant to Article 103 of the bankruptcy law, each condominium owner has individual autonomous legitimacy to act and resist in court to protect their rights as co-owners, concurrent and alternative to that of the administrator, so that the opposition of the condominiums, who, although not having submitted applications in the verification procedure of the passive state, intend to avoid the unfavorable effects of the decree pronounced against the condominium, is admissible.

This principle highlights that each condominium owner has the right to take legal action to protect their interests, even in the absence of a collective action by the administrator. This aspect is fundamental as it recognizes individual legitimacy for condominiums, a principle that reflects the concurrent and alternative nature of co-ownership rights.

The Implications of the Judgment for Condominiums

  • Autonomy of the condominium owner: Each condominium owner can defend their rights without necessarily referring to the administrator.
  • Opposition to the passive state: Condominiums can oppose unfavorable decisions even if they did not actively participate in the verification procedure of the passive state.
  • Protection of individual rights: The judgment protects the individual rights of the condominiums, preventing decisions made at the condominium level from harming them.

This interpretation of bankruptcy law, particularly Article 103, allows condominiums to have an active role in safeguarding their rights and managing crisis situations, such as those related to the bankruptcy of a party.

Conclusions

The judgment No. 18003 of 2024 represents a step forward in the protection of the rights of individual condominiums in a bankruptcy context. By recognizing the individual legitimation of condominiums, the Court of Cassation provides greater legal certainty, allowing individuals to defend their interests autonomously. This not only strengthens the position of condominiums in difficult situations but also promotes a more equitable and fair approach in managing condominium disputes. It is essential that condominiums are informed and aware of these rights in order to exercise them effectively.

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