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RULES for every resident/ The law on condominiums in buildings comes into force, measures and fines for violators!
2025-08-02 14:02:32 / EKONOMI&SOCIALE
In a country where cohabitation in apartment buildings has often been a source of conflict, lack of understanding, and above all legal uncertainty, the government has taken an important step towards establishing clear and enforceable rules.
The new Law No. 55/2025 "On the Administration of Co-Ownership in Buildings", adopted on July 3 and published in the Official Gazette, brings a new spirit to the way condominiums in buildings are built, managed and maintained.
The new law replaces the old law of 2009, which in many cases remained on paper. The new thing this law brings is that any building where there is more than one owner can no longer be "ownerless".
Co-ownership is treated as a legally binding relationship, and no longer as a matter of will or understanding between neighbors.
Every common space: from stairs, elevators, garages, terraces, basements, to facades, courtyards or shared gardens will have a clear status in the cadastral documentation. For the first time, these will be registered as co-owned assets in the name of all residents, thus closing the door to abuses and misinterpretations.
At the core of the new law is the creation of an organized administration structure. Now, every building must have an administrator – either one of the residents or a specialized company, registered and certified by the municipality.
The administrator will be responsible for maintenance, cleaning, repairs, contracts with external suppliers, and above all for the legal representation of the building.
He will sign contracts, collect maintenance fees, and report annually on expenses. What's more, his contract is binding and has a minimum term of three years – to ensure continuity and not frequent changes for personal interests.
It is now the duty of every resident, in addition to paying monthly fees, to participate in the meetings of the co-owners' assembly. At these meetings, important issues such as the annual budget, major repairs, but also the dismissal of the administrator in case of malfunctioning are decided by majority vote.
One of the most significant provisions of the law is that any decision made by the elected leadership – the representative body of the residents – has legal force and is binding on everyone. This way, a minority that refuses to cooperate can no longer block decision-making or improvements to the building.
The law establishes for the first time clear obligations for building societies: they are responsible for management until the building is transferred to the final ownership of the residents and the occupancy certificate is issued.
During this period, the developer is obliged to include in the contract the management regulations and the deed of co-ownership, a document that will be registered in the Cadastre. Meanwhile, municipalities take an active role: they supervise, certify administrators, maintain and update the co-ownership book, and have the right to impose fines for any violation that harms coexistence or hinders maintenance.
Co-ownership documents and data will also be accessible to residents through e-Albania, which brings a new level of transparency and avoids bureaucracy.
This new law is more than a formal act: it is a mechanism designed to strengthen collective living, preserve the value of common property, and improve the quality of urban life. And finally, it gives citizens the opportunity to feel represented and protected in their own home – not only within the four walls, but also on every staircase, patio, or terrace they share with others.
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