Dear Sir,

Yes you do.

On community of owners debts, you are liable for debts dating back 2 years:

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On buying a resale in a community, the new owner will be held liable for the prior owner’s communities’ debts for the current year of transfer of ownership as well as the natural year immediately precedent (art 9 e). The property itself will be burdened with a lien for unpaid communal debts.

Which is why under law, the signing of the deed of transfer of ownership requires a Communities’ certificate stating that communal fees are up-to-date for that unit, signed by the communities’ administrator. The purchaser can however waive this requirement voluntarily.

You will also be liable for IBI tax, garbage collection, mortgages, charges etc...

The lawyer you appoint to act on your behalf will make sure you complete with no outstanding liens, charges, encumbrances and community debts.