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.

SYNDICUS
Why changing Property Manager won’t resolve your file any faster
An ongoing file at your Owners Association that keeps dragging on. An insurance matter that just won't get resolved. Communication that is slower than you would like. As a co-owner, that is frustrating, and that frustration is completely understandable. In such a situation, you often hear the same reflex: "we'll change Property Manager, then we'll solve it." Unfortunately, it is rarely that simple.
A worry-free holiday
SURVEILLANCE
A worry-free holiday
Finally, time off. Your suitcase is packed, you have checked your passport three times, and the taxi is at the door. But wait a moment: have you thought about your apartment? Because while you are sipping cocktails by the pool, your flat is waiting patiently. And it prefers to do so safely, dryly, and without any drama.
COMMUNITY LIVING
How to foster respect between neighbors
How to foster respect between neighbors? 6 tips for a pleasant building.
Your Owners Association in top form through management with vision
SYNDICUS
The council of co-ownership
If you live in an apartment building, you have probably heard of the council of co-ownership. What this body exactly does, who is part of it, and whether your building is required to have one remains unclear for many co-owners. We have outlined everything for you.
Short answer: do not let yourself be discouraged; show up, prepare yourself, and feel free to request a written ballot. The Property Manager plays no role in this, as they remain neutral and do not chair the meeting themselves.
COMMUNITY LIVING
How to handle that one “bossy” resident in your building
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 division and a well-informed Owners Association prevent disputes and ensure transparent management of the building.
Heatwave in your apartment
COMMUNITY LIVING
6 summer sins in an apartment building
Practical tips to keep your apartment cool during a heatwave, save your terrace plants, and get through the summer without any hassle with your co-owners.
COMMUNITY LIVING
Living in an apartment for the first time
You have found your apartment, the key is ready, and now the real adventure begins. Apartment living is wonderful: less maintenance, often a prime location, and shared amenities that you could never afford on your own. However, there are also rules of the game that you never encounter with a house.
Your Owners Association in top form through management with vision
What is the difference between a Property Manager and an estate manager?
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.