EV Charging Point in a Condominium: Rights and Rules

Installing an electric vehicle charging point in a condominium is governed by Article 1122-bis of the Italian Civil Code. The rule grants the individual owner the right to install, at their own expense, charging systems for electric vehicles serving their own garage or parking space, notifying the manager. When the infrastructure serves several units or involves common areas, the decision passes to the owners' meeting with the majorities set by law. Knowing the procedure and the limits avoids conflicts and delays.

The individual owner's right

Article 1122-bis allows each owner to install, at their own expense, a charging point serving exclusively their own unit, for example in their garage or assigned parking space. In this case an authorising resolution of the owners' meeting is not needed: prior notice to the manager is enough, usually sent in a traceable way such as registered mail or certified email (PEC). The notice lets the condominium check that the work complies with safety and decorum constraints.

What the notice must contain

• The precise indication of the unit served and the installation point
• A technical description of the system and the route of the cables through common areas
• The connection arrangements, whether from the private meter or a dedicated point
• The commitment that costs are borne by the requesting owner
• Compliance with safety rules and the installer's certifications

The role of the meeting and the majorities

When the installation concerns common infrastructure or significantly involves common areas, the decision rests with the owners' meeting. Works to install charging infrastructure are approved, at the first or second call, with the majorities set by Article 1136, second paragraph, of the Italian Civil Code, that is the majority of those present representing at least half the value of the building. The meeting cannot unjustifiably prohibit the installation, but can govern the arrangements for carrying it out to protect safety and stability.

Allocation of costs

If the system serves a single unit, the costs are entirely borne by the owner who installs it. Where common infrastructure is approved by majority, owners opposed to the work are not required to contribute to the costs. However, anyone who later decides to use the system to charge their electric vehicle may do so by paying their share of what is due, updated. This mechanism balances the push for electric mobility with the protection of those who are not interested.

The limits to respect

The work can never compromise the stability or safety of the building, alter architectural decorum or prevent the other owners from equal use of common areas, under the principles of Articles 1102 and 1122-bis of the Italian Civil Code. The owner must choose technical solutions that minimise the impact on common property and rely on qualified installers. The condominium, if asked, must identify less harmful alternative routes where the proposed ones prove excessively intrusive.

Electrical safety and liability

Charging electric vehicles requires compliant systems, with adequate protections and a certificate of conformity. The installing owner is liable for the correct execution and safety of the system serving their unit. For common infrastructure, management responsibility falls on the condominium, which must provide for maintenance and periodic checks. Careful design reduces risks and prevents disputes between owners.

Managing requests and notices in a traceable way

For the manager it is important to keep the installation notices, the meeting resolutions and the technical documentation of each charging point. With AmministraPro you can store documents, log owners' requests and manage communications in an orderly and traceable way. The available features are described on the /funzioni page, while plans and costs are found on the /prezzi page.