{"id":6670,"date":"2024-11-19T06:56:38","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T04:56:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/mandatory-basic-deed-according-to-legislation\/"},"modified":"2024-11-19T06:56:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T04:56:38","slug":"mandatory-basic-deed-according-to-legislation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/en\/mandatory-basic-deed-according-to-legislation\/","title":{"rendered":"Mandatory basic deed according to legislation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>A basic deed, the rules of co-ownership and the rules of internal order form the basis for rules within apartment buildings. What is this deed? You can read it here!  <\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Contents<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>What is a basic deed?<\/li>\n<li>What does the basic deed say?<\/li>\n<li>What is each owner&#8217;s share of common parts?<\/li>\n<li>When does the deed apply?<\/li>\n<li>What does this mean for tenant and landlord?<\/li>\n<li>Tips for preparing a basic deed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>1. What is a basic deed?<\/h2>\n<p>A basic deed is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A legal document containing the main rules and regulations governing the management and use of a multi-owner building, such as an apartment or office building.<\/li>\n<li>Drawn up in an authentic deed by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/notariskosten-aankoop-huis-of-appartement\/\">notary public<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>crucial to clarify and understand the rights and responsibilities of all owners. It is the basis for conflict resolution. <\/li>\n<li>is prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Civil Code.<\/li>\n<li>is binding on all owners within the building.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>2. What does the basic deed say?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A description of the apartment or office building.<\/li>\n<li>A description of the private and common parts.<\/li>\n<li>A determination of each owner&#8217;s share of the common parts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>3. What is each owner&#8217;s share of common parts?<\/h2>\n<h3>3.1. De waarde berekening <\/h3>\n<p>The valuation must be mandatory in the deed, along with a report from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/notariskosten-aankoop-huis-of-appartement\/\">notary<\/a>, surveyor-expert, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/alles-wat-je-moet-weten-over-architecten\/\">architect<\/a> or real estate agent. One calculates this based on the value of the common parts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/woningkwaliteitsnormen\/\">net floor area<\/a> of the common parts.<\/li>\n<li>the purpose of the common parts.<\/li>\n<li>The location of the private portion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>3.2. Het belang <\/h3>\n<p>The more shares you have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the more common costs you have to pay.<\/li>\n<li>the more your vote carries weight at the general meeting of co-owners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>4. When does the deed apply?<\/h2>\n<p>If you buy an apartment or office and in the apartment or office building are both private and common parts, you must have a basic deed and rules of co-ownership. The deed and rules of co-ownership make up the building&#8217;s bylaws.<\/p>\n<h3>4.1. Wat is gedwongen mede-eigendom? <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The common parts are your co-ownership as of purchase.<\/li>\n<li>All owners may use all common parts.<\/li>\n<li>Owners have no control over the allocation of common parts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>5. What does this mean for tenant and landlord?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>As the <strong>landlord<\/strong> (owner), you must provide the tenant with the basic deed.<\/li>\n<li>As a <strong>tenant<\/strong>, you must sign your lease stating that you are aware of and agree to the deed.<\/li>\n<li>As a <strong>tenant<\/strong> and landlord, you must follow the requirements of the deed.<\/li>\n<li>Co-owners will hold the <strong>landlord<\/strong> (owner) accountable for a violation by the tenant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>6. Tips for preparing a basic deed<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Consult a legal expert such as a notary or lawyer.<\/li>\n<li>Write in plain language so that the deed is understandable to any owner.<\/li>\n<li>Anticipate future developments with flexible clauses.<\/li>\n<li>Mentioned:\n<ul>\n<li>specific rules and regulations for the use, management and maintenance of the private and common parts.<\/li>\n<li>specific resolution procedures for disputes between owners.<\/li>\n<li>specific rules and regulations for (future) tenants.<\/li>\n<li>What is the procedure for amending the deed (e.g., what is the required majority vote at the general meeting?).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>You need approval and a signature from each owner.<\/li>\n<li>The deed is not often amended and serves as a foundation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3673\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3673\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3673 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Basisakte-algemene-vergadering-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Basic act of general assembly\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Basisakte-algemene-vergadering-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Basisakte-algemene-vergadering-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Basisakte-algemene-vergadering-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Basisakte-algemene-vergadering-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Basisakte-algemene-vergadering.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3673\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Persons in meeting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dewaele.com\/nl\/advies\/basisakte\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dewaele<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livios.be\/nl\/artikel\/50759\/geen-appartement-zonder-regels-hier-mag-je-je-aan-verwachten\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Livios<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.syndicusservice.be\/kb\/wat-is-een-basisakte\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Syndicus Service<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Would you like to cite this article as a source? Then use: <\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Stiasteny, L. (2024, Nov. 19). Mandatory basic deed for apartments under legislation. Apartment.com. Consulted on (date XX\/XX\/202X), from https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/verplichte-basisakte-volgens-de-wetgeving\/   <\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/documenten-voor-gebouwen-in-mede-eigendom\/\">Required documents for co-owned buildings.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/verplicht-reglement-van-interne-orde\/\">Mandatory rules of internal order according to legislation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/verplicht-reglement-van-mede-eigendom\/\">Co-ownership regulations required by law<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/alles-wat-je-moet-weten-over-een-syndicus\/\">Everything you need to know about a trustee<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A basic deed, the rules of co-ownership and the rules of internal order form the basis for rules within apartment buildings. What is this deed? You can read it here! Contents What is a basic deed? What does the basic deed say? What is each owner&#8217;s share of common parts? When does the deed apply? 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