Definition : Legal hypothec of the syndicate of co-owners

A guarantee that may be registered by the syndicate of co-owners against the fraction of a co-owner in default of paying his share in the common expenses for more than 30 days. In addition to covering the amounts due on the day the notice is entered, it covers the expected amount of charges and claims for the current financial year and the next two years.

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