Section 8 · Gas inspection when buying property
Buying Without vs. With a Valid Boletim
Since DL 10/2024, no public authority verifies gas compliance before sale. The buyer inherits whatever state the installation is in.
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✗ No valid Boletim at escritura
Buyer inherits the liability
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Pending inspection obligation transferred to new owner
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Fine exposure €250–€3,500 (individuals)
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Risk of supply disconnection after 3-month grace period
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Grade 3 anomaly repair costs fall entirely on buyer
No seller obligation remains after escritura is signed
✓ Valid Boletim before CPCV
Buyer protected
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Installation condition fully documented before commitment
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Grounds to negotiate price if anomalies found
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No hidden compliance liabilities at point of purchase
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Escritura proceeds with fully compliant installation
Maximum protection in the 7–14 day window between accepted offer and CPCV
DL 10/2024 eliminated municipal verification at point of sale. The buyer inherits everything. Request the Boletim de Inspeção before signing the CPCV.
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