Key facts
- Law
- Condominium Act, Chapter 398
- Common parts
- Entrance, stairs, lift, façade, shafts, often the roof
- Run by
- An administrator, appointed by the owners
- Costs
- Shared contributions, plus levies for major works
In Malta, an apartment block is a condominium: each owner owns their unit outright and a share of the common parts — the entrance, stairs, lift, façade, shafts and, often, the roof. The Condominium Act (Chapter 398) sets the rules.
How it is run
- The owners appoint an administrator — required in larger condominiums — who manages the common parts, collects contributions and organises works.
- Decisions are taken at meetings of owners, with majorities set by law for different decisions.
- Many blocks have condominium regulations setting out shares, use of the roof, pets, short lets and so on.
What you will pay
- Regular contributions — cleaning, lift maintenance, common electricity, insurance, the administrator.
- Levies for major works — façade, lift replacement, roof waterproofing.
- In managed developments such as Tigné Point or Portomaso, larger service charges cover security, concierge, pools and gardens.
What to check before you buy
- Who is the administrator, and are there regulations?
- The latest accounts and the regular contribution for your unit.
- Arrears — make sure the seller has paid up to date; deal with this in the promise of sale.
- Planned or approved works and who pays — agree in the konvenju whether the seller or buyer bears levies already approved.
- Is the building finished and handed over by the developer?
- Rules on short lets, pets and roof use.
After the deed, register with the administrator. Our due diligence checklist covers the rest.
