Life in an Owners Association
Parte, Extending your home
Living together is more than a shared entrance and a mailbox in your name. It is the stairs you take every day, the neighbor you encounter, a building that is partly yours.
At Parte, we see things differently than most managers. We don't just manage; we ensure that your "Owners Association", apartment building feels like a place where you love to live.
On this page, we gather honest answers to the questions that every owner and resident has sooner or later. About rights, obligations, damage, rules, and all the minor and major matters that come with living together. No legal jargon, no half-answers. Just everything you need to feel at home, even beyond your front door.
RENTING
Property Manager or rental manager: who does what
Have you ever called the Property Manager for something that the landlord was actually supposed to resolve? You are not alone. Many tenants and landlords in Belgium do not know the difference, and that leads to frustration on all sides. Parte is happy to explain it to you, once and for all, so you never have to guess again.
PROPERTY MANAGER
How to change your Property Manager
As soon as the majority agrees on the new Property Manager, the decision must be formalized. During the meeting, one co-owner (often the chairman of the GM) is usually mandated to sign the new contract.
PROPERTY MANAGER
Difference between common and private areas
The distinction between common and private areas is the foundation of every co-ownership. It determines who is responsible for which part of the building, who bears the costs, and who decides on maintenance and works. A clear deed of core property and a well-informed Owners Association prevent disputes and ensure transparent management of the building.
PROPERTY MANAGER
What is a general meeting (AV)?
The Owners Association is the legal structure that unites all owners of an apartment building and manages the common areas. It operates through the general meeting as the decision-making body and the Property Manager as the executive. The Owners Association has its own legal personality, manages its own assets, and bears collective responsibility for the building. Without an Owners Association, an apartment co-ownership cannot be managed correctly and in compliance with the law.
PROPERTY MANAGER
What is an Owners Association
The Owners Association is the legal structure that unites all owners of an apartment building and manages the common areas. It operates through the general meeting as the decision-making body and the Property Manager as the executive. The Owners Association has its own legal personality, manages its own assets, and bears collective responsibility for the building. Without an Owners Association, an apartment co-ownership cannot be managed correctly and in compliance with the law.
RENTING
Can the Owners Association prohibit Airbnb?
Yes, in many cases the Owners Association (VME) can prohibit Airbnb or other forms of short-term rental. It primarily depends on the purpose of the building and what is stated in the articles of association.