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Configuring the lift table by floor in the software
Lift maintenance and replacement expenses do not follow ownership thousandths (millesimi) alone, but Article 1124 of the Italian Civil Code, which allocates them half by the value of the units and half in proportion to floor height. It is the criterion that makes upper-floor residents contribute more, because they use the system to a greater extent. Translating this rule into a correct table in the software requires recording two distinct bases and the right proportion between them. This guide explains how to set up the lift table, how to handle ground-floor exclusions and how to verify that the totals add up.
What Article 1124 says
Article 1124 of the Italian Civil Code governs the maintenance and replacement expenses of staircases and lifts. It sets them allocated half in proportion to the value of the individual units, that is the thousandths, and the other half exclusively in proportion to the height of each floor above the ground.
The principle is that lift use grows with the floor: those higher up benefit more and contribute more to the height component. The thousandths component instead stays tied to the value of the property, for the part of the expense considered preservation of the common asset.
Recording the two bases in the software
The lift table needs two figures for each unit: the ownership thousandth, already present in the general table, and a floor-height index. The latter can be the floor number or a value proportional to the height above ground, according to the criterion adopted in the condominium's technical table.
In the software you set the table with the 50 and 50 proportion between the two bases, as provided by Article 1124. The software computes for each unit the weighted average between the thousandths share and the height share, obtaining the final allocation weight. Recording the separate bases keeps the calculation transparent and verifiable.
- Ownership thousandth for the value half
- Floor-height index for the use half
- 50 and 50 proportion between the two components
- Final weight computed by the software for each unit
Exclusions and special cases
Some units can be excluded from the lift table, typically ground-floor premises that do not use it, unless a contractual regulation provides otherwise. The exclusion is handled in the software by zeroing those units' participation, not with a token share, so the allocation stays consistent with actual use.
Borderline cases remain: garages and cellars connected to the lift, basements, units with multiple entrances. Each situation must be assessed and recorded explicitly. The software must let you document the exclusion or inclusion, so the choice stays traceable and defensible in case of dispute.
Verification and the maintenance versus installation distinction
Article 1124 concerns maintenance and replacement. The first installation of a lift in a building that lacked one is instead an improvement, governed by Articles 1120 and 1123, with different criteria and majorities. In the software it is worth keeping these items distinct so as not to apply the wrong table.
After configuring the table, the final check is balancing: the sum of the weights must give the expected total and every lift expense must attach to this table and not the general one. With AmministraPro you set the lift table with the two bases of Article 1124, handle exclusions and verify the totals. The features are on the /funzioni page, the plans on the /prezzi page.
Frequently asked questions
How are lift expenses allocated?
Under Article 1124 of the Italian Civil Code, half by the value of the units, that is by ownership thousandths, and half in proportion to floor height above ground. Those living higher up contribute more to the height component, because they use the system more. In the software both bases are recorded.
Do ground floors pay for the lift?
As a rule, ground-floor units that do not use the lift can be excluded from maintenance expenses, unless a contractual regulation provides otherwise. In the software the exclusion is handled by zeroing those units' participation in the lift table, while keeping the choice traceable.
Does installing a new lift follow Article 1124?
No. Article 1124 concerns maintenance and replacement. The first installation in a building that lacked one is an improvement, governed by Articles 1120 and 1123 of the Italian Civil Code, with different majorities and criteria. In the software it is worth keeping the two items distinct so as not to apply the wrong table.
Which height index do I use for the lift table?
You can use the floor number or a value proportional to the height above ground, according to the condominium's technical table. What matters is that the index reflects the increasing floor height and is consistent for all units. The software combines this index with the thousandths at the 50 and 50 provided by Article 1124.
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