Learn Who Should be Held Responsible When There Are Damages to Horizontal Property

Real Estate attorney Esteban García was interviewed by Asuntos Legales about legal responsibility in cases of damages to horizontal properties in Colombia. The article explored who should be held responsible when damages occur in buildings or residential complexes, distinguishing between common and private property. Mr. García explained the applicable legal framework, emphasizing the need to carefully evaluate the specific circumstances of each incident to establish responsibility. He also mentioned the possibility of applying the ten-year warranty in cases of construction defects and explained the options available to affected property owners.

"In the case of damages to property that is part of a horizontal property regime, a subjective liability regime applies. To attribute responsibility to a person, there must have been fault involved," he said.

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