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Narva linn, Malmi tn 12 korteriühistu · 80250389

Apartment association bills, payments and debtsDebt claimsLate-payment interest and consequences of delayHeatingCalculation and allocation of heating chargesRepairs and shared propertyBills and justification of charges

How it started · editorial summary

The court assessed the owner’s objections concerning heated area and repairs.

· Court orderViru Maakohus Jõhvi kohtumaja · First instance · № 2-23-147941/17Read actFirst instance

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Management charges and heating objections

Court order · Viru Maakohus Jõhvi kohtumaja · First instance

Narva linn, Malmi tn 12 korteriühistu · 80250389

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: applicant — Narva linn, Malmi tn 12 korteriühistu; person concerned XX — debtor

How it started · editorial summary

The court assessed the owner’s objections concerning heated area and repairs.

The dispute and the court’s decision

Narva linn, Malmi tn 12 korteriühistu claimed management-charge arrears and late-payment interest from owner XX. XX relied on the lack of a heater in part of the premises and defects in common property. The court examined payments, bills and meeting decisions on tariffs and found the claim proved. Heat from other rooms also reaches the room without a radiator, so it was not excluded from the calculation. Complaints about repairs did not remove the duty to pay management charges and comply with association decisions. Principal, accrued and continuing statutory late-payment interest until performance, and 445* euros in costs were awarded. The order does not establish the current balance or performance.

Outcome of this decision

Claim allowed; debt, late-payment interest and 445* euros in costs awarded.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
1. Allow the application of Narva linn, Malmi tn 12 korteriühistu against XX for management-charge arrears.

Narva linn, Madise tn 8 korteriühistu · 80175311

Apartment association bills, payments and debtsDebt claimsLate-payment interest and consequences of delayRights in real propertyOwnership and register entries

How it started · editorial summary

The court awarded management-cost arrears against heir XX. Succession-proceeding costs were not awarded in this case; the court identified a different procedure for them.

· Court orderViru Maakohus · First instance · № 2-24-7516/4Read actFirst instance

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Madise tn 8: management costs and the ownership entry

Court order · Viru Maakohus · First instance

Narva linn, Madise tn 8 korteriühistu · 80175311

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: Applicant — Narva linn, Madise tn 8 korteriühistu; Person concerned, heir — XX; Association’s representative — XX

How it started · editorial summary

The court awarded management-cost arrears against heir XX. Succession-proceeding costs were not awarded in this case; the court identified a different procedure for them.

The dispute and the court’s decision

Narva linn, Madise tn 8 korteriühistu obtained an award of apartment management-cost arrears and late-payment interest against heir XX. The court established acceptance of the inheritance: liability for management costs does not depend on whether the ownership entry in the land register has changed. Documents were served personally but no response was filed; that does not mean voluntary payment. The court returned the association’s additional request to change the ownership entry. It was a new claim that could not be decided with this management-cost application, and the entry itself did not affect the association’s property rights. The request for succession-proceeding costs was dismissed in this case. The court treated it as a separate damages claim requiring action proceedings, without deciding every possible basis for such an action. The operative part awarded principal debt, accrued and further statutory late-payment interest on the principal until payment, and 1 010 euros in litigation costs. Actual enforcement is not established.

Outcome of this decision

Allow the application in part. Award the principal debt, accrued and further statutory late-payment interest on the principal until payment against XX for the association. Dismiss the succession-cost claim. Award 1 010 euros in litigation costs.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
3. Dismiss the claim to recover the costs of succession proceedings from the person concerned.

Narva linn, Kangelaste prospekt 30 korteriühistu · 80171069

Apartment association bills, payments and debtsDebt claimsLate-payment interest and consequences of delayInstalments and payment schedules

How it started · editorial summary

Weki Ehitus OÜ brought a debt claim against the apartment association Kangelaste prospekt 30; the parties submitted their settlement of 08.05.2024.

· Ruling approving a settlement and terminating proceedingsViru Maakohus · First instance · № 2-23-15764/21Read actFirst instance

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Weki Ehitus OÜ and apartment association Kangelaste prospekt 30 agreed three payments and costs

Ruling approving a settlement and terminating proceedings · Viru Maakohus · First instance

Weki Ehitus OÜ · Narva linn, Kangelaste prospekt 30 korteriühistu · 12905657 · 80171069

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: claimant — Weki Ehitus OÜ; defendant — Narva linn, Kangelaste prospekt 30 korteriühistu

How it started · editorial summary

Weki Ehitus OÜ brought a debt claim against the apartment association Kangelaste prospekt 30; the parties submitted their settlement of 08.05.2024.

The dispute and the court’s decision

Viru Maakohus was hearing Weki Ehitus OÜ’s debt claim against Narva linn, Kangelaste prospekt 30 korteriühistu. On 8 May 2024 the parties submitted a signed settlement and requested approval. The ruling does not describe the contract, specific construction works or quality objections, so the claimant’s name cannot establish the nature of the disputed services. The association agreed to pay 5 697,19 euros, comprising 4 979,20 euros in principal, 430,63 euros in interest as of 7 November 2023 and 287,36 euros for 8 November 2023 to 26 April 2024. Three payments were agreed: 1 899 euros by the end of May and again by the end of June 2024 and 1 899,19 euros by the end of July. Separately, by 31 July the association reimburses 1 275 euros in claimant costs: a 315 euro fee and 960 euros in representative remuneration. The court found no conflict with the law or good morals, approved the agreement and terminated proceedings. It explained compulsory enforcement for non-performance and the consequences of termination for a repeated claim between the same parties. It separately ordered half the fee paid, 315 euros, refunded to the claimant from the budget. This refund is not another association obligation. The parties also agreed a shortened two-day appeal period against the ruling after service.

Outcome of this decision

Approve the association’s obligation to pay 5 697,19 euros in three payments by 31.07.2024 and a separate 1 275 euros in costs by the same date. Terminate proceedings and allocate costs under the agreement. Refund the claimant a 315 euro fee after entry into force.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
2. Terminate proceedings on Weki Ehitus OÜ’s debt claim against Narva linn, Kangelaste prospekt 30 korteriühistu.

Narva linn, Viru tn 20 korteriühistu · 80352766

Apartment association bills, payments and debtsDebt claims

How it started · editorial summary

The court approved a settlement between the association and universal successor Narva linn for payment of 2 080.24 euros.

· Court orderViru Maakohus · First instance · № 2-21-8392/34Read actFirst instance

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Viru tn 20: agreement with Narva linn on payment of costs

Court order · Viru Maakohus · First instance

Narva linn, Viru tn 20 korteriühistu · Narva linn (Narva Linnavalitsuse Linnamajandusameti kaudu) · 80352766 · 75039729

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: Applicant — Narva linn, Viru tn 20 korteriühistu; Original person concerned — XX; Universal successor — Narva linn (Narva Linnavalitsuse Linnamajandusameti kaudu); Participants’ representatives — XX

How it started · editorial summary

The court approved a settlement between the association and universal successor Narva linn for payment of 2 080.24 euros.

The dispute and the court’s decision

Narva linn, Viru tn 20 korteriühistu and Narva linn settled a management-cost claim. The court approved payment of 2 080.24 euros and ended the case. The original claim was against XX. Narva linn entered as universal successor, acting through Narva Linnavalitsuse Linnamajandusamet. The participant is the city itself through its department, not a separate municipal company. Original objections to the charges are not described in detail. Narva linn must pay the association 2 080.24 euros within three days after the order enters into force. This includes 1 549.84 euros in management-cost arrears through 31 May 2023 and 530.40 euros in litigation costs. The court found the terms permissible and enforceable without separately adjudicating the original dispute. Each bears other costs; the association was awarded a 25-euro state-fee refund. The request to shorten the appeal period to three days was refused: the court did not permit that agreement for this form of proceedings. The period remained 15 days from service. The payment and refund obligations do not establish actual transfers.

Outcome of this decision

Approve the settlement: Narva linn (Narva Linnavalitsuse Linnamajandusameti kaudu) pays the association 2 080.24 euros, including 1 549.84 euros in debt through 31 May 2023 and 530.40 euros in costs, within three days after entry into force. End proceedings; participants bear other costs. Refund 25 euros in state fees. Refuse the request to shorten the appeal period.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
2. End the proceedings in civil case no. 2-21-8392.

Narva linn, Spordi tn 4 korteriühistu · 80289606

Apartment association bills, payments and debtsDebt claims

How it started · editorial summary

The applicant association Spordi tn 4’s code was corrected in an earlier debt ruling. The debt was not reconsidered on its merits.

· RulingViru Maakohus · First instance · № 2-20-129668/54Read actFirst instance

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Spordi tn 4: court corrected association registration code in an earlier ruling

Ruling · Viru Maakohus · First instance

Narva linn, Spordi tn 4 korteriühistu · 80289606

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: applicant — Narva linn, Spordi tn 4 korteriühistu; interested person XX; association’s representative XX

How it started · editorial summary

The applicant association Spordi tn 4’s code was corrected in an earlier debt ruling. The debt was not reconsidered on its merits.

The dispute and the court’s decision

The court corrected the apartment association Narva linn, Spordi tn 4’s registration code in the ruling of 1 July 2022. The rest of the earlier act was left unchanged. The original case concerned the association’s debt application against interested person XX. The new ruling reveals only that the application was partly granted in 2022. It does not state the amount awarded, debt arguments or reasons for partial success. The court found the earlier act stated 80189247 instead of the association’s correct code 80289606. It considered this an obvious inaccuracy with no effect on the substance of the dispute resolved. The ruling of 3 April 2024 directed that 80289606 be treated as correct throughout the earlier ruling, that a correction note be added and that the new ruling be served on all recipients of the earlier one. It contains no reconsideration or new debt award.

Outcome of this decision

In the ruling of 01.07.2022 in case 2-20-129668, treat association code 80289606 as correct instead of 80189247. Leave the remainder unchanged, add a correction note and serve recipients of the earlier act.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
2. Uphold the Viru Maakohus ruling of 01.07.2022 in all other respects.

Narva linn, Partisani tn 3 korteriühistu · 80175376

Apartment association bills, payments and debtsDebt claimsLate-payment interest and consequences of delayInstalments and payment schedules

How it started · editorial summary

Three persons XX agreed to repay a joint and several debt to the association by instalments.

· Court orderViru Maakohus Narva kohtumaja · First instance · № 2-23-151610/5Read actFirst instance

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Joint and several debt repayment by instalments

Court order · Viru Maakohus Narva kohtumaja · First instance

Narva linn, Partisani tn 3 korteriühistu · 80175376

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: applicant — Narva linn, Partisani tn 3 korteriühistu; three persons concerned XX — joint and several debtors

How it started · editorial summary

Three persons XX agreed to repay a joint and several debt to the association by instalments.

The dispute and the court’s decision

Narva linn, Partisani tn 3 korteriühistu sought payment of a debt from three persons XX. The court approved their settlement and terminated proceedings without deciding the original dispute on its merits. Liability is joint and several: the unpaid balance may be claimed from any debtor, without recovering the same sum twice. Debt and late-payment interest are payable by monthly instalments; the obligation includes 100 euros, representing half of the expedited payment-order costs, and 50 euros in collection costs. A delay in more than two instalments allows enforcement of the balance through a bailiff. Other costs remain with the participants; 100 euros in state fees are to be refunded to the association. The participants excluded an appeal. Subsequent performance is not established.

Outcome of this decision

Settlement approved and proceedings terminated; the balance may be enforced if more than two instalments are overdue.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
2. Terminate proceedings in civil case no. 2-23-151610.

Narva linn, Pähklimäe tn 9 korteriühistu · 80175328

Apartment association bills, payments and debtsDebt claimsInstalments and payment schedulesLate-payment interest and consequences of delay

How it started · editorial summary

The association and debtor XX agreed to repay the debt by instalments. The court approved the settlement and ended proceedings.

· Court orderViru Maakohus · First instance · № 2-24-100102/6Read actFirst instance

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Pähklimäe tn 9: debt instalments and consequences of breach

Court order · Viru Maakohus · First instance

Narva linn, Pähklimäe tn 9 korteriühistu · 80175328

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: Applicant — Narva linn, Pähklimäe tn 9 korteriühistu; Person concerned, debtor and settlement party — XX; Association’s representative — XX

How it started · editorial summary

The association and debtor XX agreed to repay the debt by instalments. The court approved the settlement and ended proceedings.

The dispute and the court’s decision

The court approved a settlement between Narva linn, Pähklimäe tn 9 korteriühistu and debtor XX for payment by instalments. Proceedings ended on the agreed terms. The association initially sought a payment order for debt, late-payment interest and costs. After service, the parties submitted a settlement. The case went to Viru Maakohus, which requested clarification and considered the signed version. The order does not describe substantive objections to the charges. The debtor acknowledged management-cost arrears, accrued late-payment interest, 65 euros in state fees and 148.20 euros in legal costs. Monthly instalments were agreed. Breach allows the association to enforce the entire unpaid balance and claim late-payment interest of 0.03% per day on unpaid management costs. This is a term for a possible breach, not a finding that breach occurred. The court approved the lawful, permissible settlement on 19 February 2024. Each bears unspecified costs. The underlying charging dispute was not separately adjudicated. Approval of the schedule proves neither payment nor that the debt remains outstanding today.

Outcome of this decision

Approve monthly instalments covering debt, accrued late-payment interest, 65 euros in state fees and 148.20 euros in legal costs. On breach, the association may enforce the balance and claim 0.03% daily late-payment interest on unpaid management costs. Participants bear unspecified costs. End proceedings.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
2. Leave each party to bear litigation costs not specified in the settlement.

Narva linn, P. Kerese tn 4 korteriühistu · 80339391

Apartment association bills, payments and debtsDebt claimsPayment accounting and set-offLate-payment interest and consequences of delayWater and sewerageCalculation of water chargesRepairs and shared propertyOrganisation and funding of repairs

How it started · editorial summary

The association sought management and utility debts with late-payment interest. XX disputed the calculation and crediting of payments. The court granted only part of the claim, excluding unproved water charges.

· Court orderViru Maakohus · First instance · № 2-22-17238/22Read actFirst instance

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Partial debt award: accounting for payments and proving water charges

Court order · Viru Maakohus · First instance

Narva linn, P. Kerese tn 4 korteriühistu · 80339391

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: Applicant — Narva linn, P. Kerese tn 4 korteriühistu; Person concerned — XX

How it started · editorial summary

The association sought management and utility debts with late-payment interest. XX disputed the calculation and crediting of payments. The court granted only part of the claim, excluding unproved water charges.

The dispute and the court’s decision

Narva linn, P. Kerese tn 4 korteriühistu sought unpaid management and utility charges and late-payment interest. XX challenged the calculation, alleged that payments had not been credited, and refused some maintenance and repair-fund charges without explanations of tariffs and evidence of work. The association repeatedly reduced its claim and acknowledged that some earlier payments had not been accounted for. The court examined invoices, bank records, tariff resolutions and supplier calculations. It rejected unilateral exclusion of maintenance and repair-fund contributions: they concerned the upkeep of the shared building, rather than only services actually used in a particular month. A separate entrance did not itself remove liability for common expenses. Differences between individual invoices were not considered sufficient proof of forgery. However, the court found the build-up of debt and allocation of payments difficult to follow. Part of the claim was proved, but some water charges lacked the necessary price information, supplier invoices, readings and calculation. The court excluded that part and granted the application in part. It awarded proved principal, accrued late-payment interest and continuing statutory late-payment interest from 17 November 2022 until the awarded principal is paid. Procedural costs were divided equally, with the amount to be determined separately.

Outcome of this decision

The application was granted in part: proved principal and late-payment interest were awarded, including continuing late-payment interest from 17 November 2022 until the awarded principal is paid. Unproved water charges were excluded. Each participant must bear 50% of the other’s costs; their amount will be determined separately after the order becomes final.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
Grant the application of Narva linn, P. Kerese tn 4 korteriühistu in part.

Narva linn, Kangelaste prospekt 10b korteriühistu · 80145534

Apartment association bills, payments and debtsDebt claimsBills and justification of chargesLate-payment interest and consequences of delayHeatingCalculation and allocation of heating chargesWater and sewerageCalculation of water chargesRepairs and shared propertyFaçade, windows and balconiesOrganisation and funding of repairs

How it started · editorial summary

The court required evidence of tariffs and services despite the absence of a response.

· Court orderViru Maakohus · First instance · № 2-22-139489/31Read actFirst instance

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Checking the basis of management charges

Court order · Viru Maakohus · First instance

Narva linn, Kangelaste prospekt 10b korteriühistu · 80145534

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: applicant — Narva linn, Kangelaste prospekt 10b korteriühistu; person concerned XX — debtor

How it started · editorial summary

The court required evidence of tariffs and services despite the absence of a response.

The dispute and the court’s decision

Narva linn, Kangelaste prospekt 10b korteriühistu claimed management-charge arrears and accrued late-payment interest from XX. After unsuccessful service of a payment proposal, the case was transferred to the county court. The court deemed documents served through the letterbox once procedural conditions were satisfied; XX did not respond. The court requested further evidence of the basis of the charges. The charter, meeting decisions on tariffs and a facade fund, supplier contracts and heating and water-circulation calculations proved the obligation and debt. The application was allowed. Principal, accrued late-payment interest, 470 euros in costs and statutory late-payment interest on costs from entry into force of the decision fixing them were awarded. Continuing late-payment interest on principal was not awarded in the operative part. Subsequent performance is not established.

Outcome of this decision

Application allowed; debt, accrued late-payment interest and 470 euros in costs with statutory late-payment interest on costs awarded.

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Narva linn, Kangelaste prospekt 18a korteriühistu · 80170383

Apartment association bills, payments and debtsDebt claimsLate-payment interest and consequences of delayApartment association meetings and decisionsQuorum and repeat meetingsRights in real propertyOwnership and register entries

How it started · editorial summary

The court distinguished debt recovery from compulsory transfer.

· JudgmentViru Maakohus Narva kohtumaja · First instance · № 2-23-8203/9Read actFirst instance

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Refusal of transfer claim and recovery of debt

Judgment · Viru Maakohus Narva kohtumaja · First instance

Narva linn, Kangelaste prospekt 18a korteriühistu · 80170383

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: claimant — Narva linn, Kangelaste prospekt 18a korteriühistu; defendant XX — owner

How it started · editorial summary

The court distinguished debt recovery from compulsory transfer.

The dispute and the court’s decision

Narva linn, Kangelaste prospekt 18a korteriühistu sought management-charge debt and compulsory transfer of XX’s apartment ownership. The defendant filed no objections. Only 23 of 90 members participated in the initial owners’ decision where a majority was required; the court held it void. A later decision was supported by 48 of 90. However, three months for voluntary transfer must expire after a valid demand before proceedings are brought; time cannot run from a void decision. The transfer claim was refused. Proven monetary debt, accrued and continuing statutory late-payment interest on the principal were awarded, together with 430* euros in costs and statutory late-payment interest on those costs from the judgment’s entry into force. Performance is not established.

Outcome of this decision

Compulsory transfer claim dismissed; debt, late-payment interest and 430* euros in costs awarded.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
1. Allow the claim of Narva linn, Kangelaste prospekt 18a korteriühistu in part.

Narva linn, Uusküla tn 13 korteriühistu · 80015116

Apartment association bills, payments and debtsDebt claimsInstalments and payment schedules

How it started · editorial summary

Following partial payment of utility arrears, the participants agreed on the balance. The court approved the settlement but refused a refund of the payment-order fee.

· Order approving a settlement and ending proceedingsViru Maakohus · First instance · № 2-23-113419/14Read actFirst instance

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Uusküla tn 13: outstanding debt and the state-fee refund

Order approving a settlement and ending proceedings · Viru Maakohus · First instance

Narva linn, Uusküla tn 13 korteriühistu · 80015116

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: Applicant — Narva linn, Uusküla tn 13 korteriühistu; Person concerned — XX

How it started · editorial summary

Following partial payment of utility arrears, the participants agreed on the balance. The court approved the settlement but refused a refund of the payment-order fee.

The dispute and the court’s decision

Narva linn, Uusküla tn 13 korteriühistu sought utility arrears. After unsuccessful service of a payment proposal, the case went to the county court. The association reported partial repayment and the participants agreed on payment of the balance. XX agreed to pay the balance and, separately, 385.50 euros in costs within two months after the order enters into force, by instalments or in a single payment. Current bills remain payable; XX bears XX’s own costs. The court approved the settlement and ended the case. Each bears other costs, which were not separately quantified. Subsequent payment is not established. The association was refused a refund of 32.50 euros, half the 65-euro state fee. The fee had been paid in expedited payment-order proceedings; no additional fee was paid at county-court stage. The court applied a non-refund rule effective from February 2023. The general appeal period was reduced to two days; refusal of the fee refund was separately declared unappealable.

Outcome of this decision

Approve payment of the agreed debt balance and, separately, 385.50 euros in costs within two months after the order enters into force, by instalments or in one payment. Current bills remain payable. End proceedings; each bears other costs. Refuse the 32.50-euro state-fee refund.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
2. End the proceedings in civil case no. 2-23-113419.

Narva linn, A. Puškini tn 69 korteriühistu · 80426523

Apartment association bills, payments and debtsDebt claimsInstalments and payment schedulesLate-payment interest and consequences of delay

How it started · editorial summary

The court approved monthly instalments. Additional time for voluntary payment depends on compliance with the schedule; performance is not established.

· Court orderViru Maakohus · First instance · № 2-23-135924/3Read actFirst instance

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A. Puškini tn 69: additional time to pay the debt

Court order · Viru Maakohus · First instance

Narva linn, A. Puškini tn 69 korteriühistu · 80426523

Entry into force has not been reverified

Participants and roles: Applicant — Narva linn, A. Puškini tn 69 korteriühistu; Debtor, party to the settlement — XX; Association’s representative — XX

How it started · editorial summary

The court approved monthly instalments. Additional time for voluntary payment depends on compliance with the schedule; performance is not established.

The dispute and the court’s decision

Narva linn, A. Puškini tn 69 korteriühistu and XX agreed to pay an acknowledged obligation by instalments. The court approved the settlement and ended proceedings. The participants submitted their written agreement before a payment order was issued; the papers were transferred to Viru Maakohus for approval. The order contains no independent examination of objections to the charges. The obligation includes management costs, other payments, late-payment interest and litigation costs. The association granted additional time for voluntary payment: equal monthly instalments and a separate final payment. A breach requires immediate performance of the entire agreed obligation; the association may claim late-payment interest of 0.02% per day from 1 October 2023 on unpaid management costs and other payments. The court checked that the terms were permissible and enforceable. Each participant bears other costs. The settlement is not a separate ruling that every charge was proved; actual performance of the schedule is not established.

Outcome of this decision

Approve monthly instalments with a separate final payment. Breach requires immediate performance of the entire agreed obligation; the association may claim late-payment interest of 0.02% per day from 1 October 2023 on unpaid management costs and other payments. End proceedings, allocate agreed costs accordingly and leave other costs to each participant.
Translation of an anonymised, abridged excerpt from Estonian
2. End the proceedings in civil case no. 2-23-135924.