Check whether the statutory gated-complex regime applies and what agreement is registered against the apartment before accepting recurring fees.
For a qualifying gated residential complex, Bulgarian law provides a special common-part management agreement between the investor and owners, with notarised signatures. An agreement registered under Article 2 is enforceable against subsequent acquirers. 'I never signed it' is therefore not always a complete answer.
A fence and the marketing label 'gated complex' are insufficient. The definition requires a separate regulated plot, one or more residential condominium buildings, additional shared facilities and controlled external access. If those conditions are absent, analyse the agreement on its actual legal basis.
Obtain the contract, amendments and registration details for your unit. Check services, power to change prices, duration, termination, reporting and penalties. Separate ongoing contractual charges from the seller's historical debts: buying an apartment does not automatically transfer every debt.
Facility access and fee disputes require individual assessment. Assume neither that every clause is valid nor that every charge can be ignored.
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This article is for general information only. It does not constitute or replace individual legal advice.