How does co-ownership work in Ivory Coast?
Shared ownership regime applicable to built properties divided into apartments, floors or units. Co-ownership is managed by three bodies: the General Assembly of co-owners, the Syndical Council (minimum 3 members) and the Syndic.
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Legal Definition
Condominium ownership is governed by Law No. 2019-576 of June 26, 2019 (Building and Housing Code, Articles 379-407). It applies to the ownership of built properties divided into apartments, floors, or units whose ownership is distributed by lots, each comprising a private portion and a share of common areas.
The Three Bodies of Condominium Ownership (Article 386)
1. General Assembly (Article 387)
Makes decisions relating to: adoption of the condominium bylaws, decisions on common areas, determination of charges, appointment and removal of the syndic, monthly contributions.
2. Syndical Council (Articles 392-393)
- Composed of at least 3 co-owners current with their contributions
- Assists the syndic and oversees its management
- Acts as auditor
3. The Syndic (Articles 394-401)
- Represents the syndicate of co-owners
- Ensures maintenance of common areas, accounting, implementation of General Assembly decisions
- Appointed from the list of syndics approved by the Minister of Housing
Common Areas (Article 383)
Ground, structural framework, foundations, load-bearing walls, cellars, façade, roofs, staircases, passages, corridors, caretaker's lodges, entrances, basements, elevators, walls separating apartments, common facilities.
Disputes (Article 407)
Difficulties between co-owners and the syndicate may be submitted to arbitration by the Ministry in charge of Construction within 45 days.
Sources juridiques
Loi n°2019-576 du 26 juin 2019 instituant le Code de la Construction et de l'Habitat, Articles 379-407.
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