Condominium Reference — Italy

How Italian buildings are governed, paid for, and maintained

A reference covering condominium assemblies, shared cost allocation, the millesimi system, and the duties of building administrators across Italy.

Updated May 2026 · homecircle.eu

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Three topics every condomino should understand

Governance

How Condo Assemblies Work in Italy

Who can call a meeting, what quorums apply, and what decisions require a qualified majority under Italian civil law.

Updated May 2026

Two apartment buildings in Rome, Cambellioti area

Finance

Understanding Common Expenses and Millesimi

How shared costs are divided using the millesimi system, and which criteria apply to stairs, lifts, and facades.

Updated May 2026

Post-war Italian residential building with balconies near Rome

Administration

The Role of the Building Administrator in Italy

Legal duties, mandatory qualifications, and grounds for removal of the amministratore di condominio.

Updated May 2026

Shared expenses are rarely split evenly — and the law is precise about why

Art. 1123 of the Italian Civil Code establishes that each owner contributes proportionally to their unit's value, expressed in millesimi. Stairs and lifts follow a separate two-part formula under Art. 1124. Understanding this system prevents disputes before they start.

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Key Topics

Three areas that come up in almost every condominium

Assemblies & Quorums

Ordinary assemblies require a simple majority. Extraordinary decisions — renovations, regulations, major repairs — need at least 500 millesimi plus half the attendees.

Millesimi Tables

Every building has a millesimi table that assigns a proportional value to each unit. These tables underpin all expense divisions and voting rights.

The Administrator

Buildings with more than eight units must appoint an administrator. Since the 2012 reform, professional qualifications and insurance are mandatory for external administrators.

The 2012 reform changed what administrators are required to do

Law 220/2012 introduced mandatory qualifications, a dedicated bank account for each building, and annual financial reporting. A 2026 reform proposal (DDL 2692) would go further, requiring a master's degree and a €500,000 liability policy.

Administrator duties explained

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Italian condominium law in plain English

All three guides are written for owners and tenants who want a clear picture of their rights and obligations — without legal jargon.

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