According to legal experts from the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB), common areas like terraces or courtyards remain communal property, but their use can be linked to a specific apartment. This requires 100% approval from voting members, excluding those in debt to the community.
“"It is an agreement that must be approved by the board unanimously. There can be no votes against it."
Once granted, the user is responsible for basic maintenance, such as cleaning drains. Experts strongly advise registering these agreements in the Property Registry to ensure they remain valid for future owners, a process that typically costs around 3,000 euros.
