Am I obliged to pay for the maintenance costs of things in my residential property in which I own an apartment, such as water pumps and the elevator, despite traveling for more than two years, knowing that I pay monthly fees for the doorman and a fixed amount for maintenance?
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All apartment owners share in bearing the costs of maintaining the utilities and common parts of the property, such as the elevator, stairs, and corridors, according to each one's share in the building or the proportion of the value of the part he owns. This is because the continuation of these services and the safety of the parts are a shared responsibility, and neglecting them affects all owners and the value of the property.
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