Definition : Voting right - Suspension of voting right

The process leading to convening a meeting of co-owners must be rigorously observed. It is necessary to comply with certain formal conditions and time constraints, otherwise the decisions taken during such general meeting could be invalidated. The co-owners are informed of the holding of the general meeting of co-owners by the reception of the notice of meeting. This written notice must indicate the date, time and venue of the meeting and the questions on the agenda. Depending on the nature of these questions, certain documents must be attached to said notice. Look at different aspects of calling the general meeting.

    The right to vote is a founding principle of democracy. Citizens of a democracy   can express their will in a ballot.  In principle, this right is equal amongst all voters. Practically speaking, it is equivalent to the «one person, one vote" rule, which means that every vote   has the same weight. However, co-ownership derogates from this principle, namely in that the number of votes held by the co- owners is in direct correlation with their rights of ownership in the immovable. An overview of the various aspects of voting in General Meetings of co-owners.          

The right to vote is recognized as an essential element of any modern society, and as such, co-owners cannot be deprived of it except as provided in the law. In addition, each co-owner has, in principle, at the meeting a number of votes proportional to the relative value of his fraction. However, in certain circumstances, it is provided that the co-owner may have his right to vote suspended or reduced, by the sole effect of the law. It is important to know who may be affected by these restrictions and what the consequences are.The voting rights of the co-owners of the immovable can, in certain circumstances, be suspended or reduced. It is important to know who may be affected by these restrictions and their consequences.