After more than ten years since the last regulatory revision, the condominium returns to the center of the political debate with a bill that aims to revolutionize management, controls and responsibility. The declared objective is to increase transparency, traceability and protection of creditors, intervening on aspects that directly impact the daily lives of millions of families. The reform, currently being examined by Parliament, redesigns the entire condominium system, introducing stricter rules but also new economic obligations for condominium owners.
Most qualified administrators and national register
One of the pillars of the reform concerns the figure of the condominium administrator, who becomes in all respects a qualified professional. To carry out the role, a degree, including a three-year degree, in the economic, legal or technical-scientific field will be required. The idea of the improvised administrator is thus overcome, with the aim of guaranteeing more competent and responsible management.
Alongside the qualification, a national list will be created at the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy: registration will be mandatory, as will continuous training. There remain some exemptions for those who are already registered in technical or legal professional registers, but many historic operators risk being excluded if they do not meet the required requirements.
Stop using cash and more transparent accounts
On the financial front, the reform introduces a definitive stop to cash payments. All operations must pass through the condominium current account, making every movement traceable. Annual reports become more detailed and uniform, including a complete snapshot of the financial situation, expenses and any arrears. In condominiums with more than twenty participants, the appointment of an auditor, responsible for certifying the correctness of the accounts, will also be mandatory. An additional control that increases guarantees, but also management costs.
Arrears and collective responsibility
The most discussed point concerns the relationship between defaulters, condominium owners in good standing and suppliers. The new rules strengthen the position of creditors, who will be able to claim directly on the sums present in the condominium account and, if necessary, also on condominium owners who make punctual payments. Thus, a principle of collective responsibility is introduced, according to which the debt can fall on everyone, except for the right to subsequently recover from defaulters. For the latter, however, the recovery action times are lengthened: the administrator will be able to start the procedures only after the approval of the statement, effectively granting more time to those in difficulty.
Security, jobs and new obligations
The reform also affects safety and extraordinary work. The conditions of the common areas must be verified by specialized subjects and, in the event of inertia on the part of the assembly, the administrator will be able to act autonomously. Furthermore, to start important works it will be necessary to immediately set up the entire expense fund, avoiding blocked construction sites due to lack of liquidity.
Among the new features is also the mandatory appointment of a data protection officer, confirming the growing attention towards condominium privacy.
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