Privédeel

Privédeel is a term used in Dutch real estate and property law to denote the private portion of a property that is owned or used exclusively by an individual owner, as opposed to the common parts that are shared among multiple owners. In multi-ownership buildings, such as condominiums or apartment complexes, the privédeel typically includes the interior of a dwelling and any elements that are allocated to a specific owner by the splitsingsakte (deed of division) or equivalent regulations.

Legal context and boundaries are usually defined in the splitsingsakte and minutes of association (such as the Vereniging van Eigenaren in the Netherlands). The privédeel may include interior walls, rooms, and installations that are the responsibility of the owner, while shared or gemeenschappelijke delen include corridors, stairs, roofs, and other common facilities. The distinction determines maintenance duties, insurance responsibilities, and financial contributions to the management of the property.

Rights and obligations associated with the privédeel can affect property taxes, pledges, and transfer procedures, as well as rules imposed by governing bodies like a VvE. Owners are generally responsible for upkeep within their privédeel, while the managing association handles maintenance and decision-making for the gemeenschappelijke delen.

Etymology and usage: privédeel combines privé (private) and deel (part), and is often used interchangeably with terms like privatief deel or privé delen in Dutch-speaking regions. Usage varies by jurisdiction and the exact regulatory framework of a building or project. See also splitsingsakte, gemeenschappelijke delen, and Vereniging van Eigenaren.