Definition : Constituting act of the co-ownership

The first part of the declaration of co-ownership, the object of which is to subject the immovable to the divided co-ownership regime. The constituting act of the co-ownership defines the destination of the immovable, of the private and of the common portions. It also specifies the relative value of each fraction, the share of the expenses and the number of votes attached to each fraction. In addition, it specifies the powers and duties of the board of directors and of the meeting of the co-owners.

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