Section 1 · What Simplex Urbanístico changed
Who Was Responsible Before — and Who Is Now
Inspect
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PROPERTY INSPECTION
Before 1 Jan 2024
Seller + Municipality verified
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Seller
Presents licença de utilização to notary
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Câmara Municipal
Physically verified compliance before issuing licence
⚖️
Notary
Could not proceed without valid licença de utilização
✅
Escritura signed
Compliance verified — buyer protected by prior control
After DL 10/2024
Zero public verification at sale
🏠
Seller
No licence required — property can be listed with unknown status
⚖️
Notary
Informs buyer of possible absence of urban planning titles — cannot refuse
📝
Escritura signed
No public body has verified compliance — deed proceeds regardless
100%
BUYER bears all liability
Illegal works · Missing certificates · Legalisation costs · Demolition orders