The Condominium Charge

The Maintenance Charge - Rocha Brava Resort

How does it work?

Every property in the resort, regardless of the use that each owner has (for renting, holidays or permanent use) pays a fee towards the upkeep of the facilities for common use.

What are the services covered?

* Keep the Reception open 24 hours throughout the whole year
* Plant, cultivate and maintain the gardens
* Maintain the three swimming pools plus the covered winter heated pool.
* Maintain the children's playground
* Collect the garbage daily (there are containers all over the resort which are emptied daily)
* Paint the outside of the buildings whenever necessary (usually every 4 years)
* Maintain a security service which works from 4.00 p.m to 8.00 a.m
* Collect the mail from the Post Office and keep it at Reception to hand to clients
* Air and inspect the properties when unoccupied
* Pay bills on behalf of owners like water, electricity, telephone, insurance 

The above information forms part of the 'Titulo Constitutivo'. This is a document that outlines the obligations of both owners and management of the touristic resorts here in Portugal.

In March of every year a General Assembly of owners is called, its main purpose being to approve the budget for the year and to ratify the accounts for the previous year. All owners are invited to attend.