{"id":105912,"date":"2021-05-03T06:48:32","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T04:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=105912"},"modified":"2021-05-04T10:10:13","modified_gmt":"2021-05-04T08:10:13","slug":"rules-living-apartment-complex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rules-living-apartment-complex\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Rules For Living in an Apartment Complex"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Living in an apartment complex with many other residents can be a daunting task sometimes. In order for all the neighbours to get along fine, certain <strong>rules must be followed to coexist in a residential building<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Just as is the case with families, each apartment complex is different, and this means that each building can <strong>come up with its own rules<\/strong>, as long as, of course, these rules don&#8217;t break any laws.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This blog article by <strong>ShBarcelona<\/strong> will focus on <strong>10 main rules that all apartment residents should comply with in order to live in full peace and harmony<\/strong> with the other residents in their building.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Check the 10 rules we mention below. Do you obey these rules already? And do you suspect <strong>not everyone is respecting them<\/strong> in your apartment building? Are residents at least communicating with each other? Read today&#8217;s article to find out what rules apply when living in an apartment complex with others.<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-104526\" style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-20-3 metaslider metaslider-responsive metaslider-104526 ml-slider\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_104526\">\n        <ul id='metaslider_104526' class='rslides'>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/yearly-rental\" target=\"_self\"><img width=\"850\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/en-5.jpg\" class=\"slider-104526 slide-104528\" alt=\"rent barcelona\" rel=\"\" title=\"Banner medio larga estancia inquilinos\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rules-living-apartment-complex\/#Ley_de_Propiedad_Horizontal\" title=\"Ley de Propiedad Horizontal\">Ley de Propiedad Horizontal<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rules-living-apartment-complex\/#Constitutive_title\" title=\"Constitutive title\">Constitutive title<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rules-living-apartment-complex\/#Association_statutes\" title=\"Association statutes\">Association statutes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rules-living-apartment-complex\/#House_rules_and_other_regulations\" title=\"House rules and other regulations\">House rules and other regulations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rules-living-apartment-complex\/#10_Basic_rules_to_live_by_when_living_together_with_others_in_a_residential_building\" title=\"10 Basic rules to live by when living together with others in a residential building\">10 Basic rules to live by when living together with others in a residential building<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rules-living-apartment-complex\/#1_Use_communal_areas_responsibly\" title=\"1. Use communal areas responsibly\">1. Use communal areas responsibly<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rules-living-apartment-complex\/#2_Pay_your_community_fees\" title=\"2. Pay your community fees\">2. Pay your community fees<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rules-living-apartment-complex\/#3_Respect_quiet_hours\" title=\"3. Respect quiet hours\">3. Respect quiet hours<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rules-living-apartment-complex\/#4_Respect_the_buildings_integrity\" title=\"4. Respect the building&#8217;s integrity\">4. Respect the building&#8217;s integrity<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rules-living-apartment-complex\/#5_Introduce_yourself_to_new_neighbours\" title=\"5. Introduce yourself to new neighbours\">5. Introduce yourself to new neighbours<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rules-living-apartment-complex\/#6_The_chairman_is_not_the_property_sheriff\" title=\"6. The chairman is not the property sheriff\">6. The chairman is not the property sheriff<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rules-living-apartment-complex\/#7_Keep_communication_lines_open_and_work_on_a_constructive_dialogue\" title=\"7. Keep communication lines open and work on a constructive dialogue\">7. Keep communication lines open and work on a constructive dialogue<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rules-living-apartment-complex\/#8_Dont_water_your_plants_just_at_any_hour_of_the_day\" title=\"8. Don&#8217;t water your plants just at any hour of the day\">8. Don&#8217;t water your plants just at any hour of the day<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rules-living-apartment-complex\/#9_Damage_to_the_property_caused_by_a_resident\" title=\"9. Damage to the property caused by a resident\">9. Damage to the property caused by a resident<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rules-living-apartment-complex\/#10_Rules_for_pets_inside_the_property\" title=\"10. Rules for pets inside the property\">10. Rules for pets inside the property<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ley_de_Propiedad_Horizontal\"><\/span>Ley de Propiedad Horizontal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Before diving into the subject, you should konw there is a <em><strong>Ley de Propiedad Horizontal<\/strong><\/em> (or Condominium Act) which describes the regulations and obligations of property owners.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It also mentions the responsibilities of the owners&#8217; association, <strong>appointment of positions<\/strong> and other important directives when living in a residential building.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_105915\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-105915\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105915\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/normas-comunidad-vecinos.jpg\" alt=\"group eating together at large table\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-105915\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pexels<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/\">Check out ShBarcelona<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constitutive_title\"><\/span>Constitutive title<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <em>Ley de Propiedad Horizontal<\/em> states that all apartment buildings must have a <strong>constitutive title<\/strong>. Usually this is a notarial deed which formalises the existence of the residential building.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When it comes to this constitutive title, it is important to specify the <strong>participation share<\/strong>, in other words, what the apartment or unit is worth in comparison to the total value of the building.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Other facts that must be written down in the <strong>deeds<\/strong> are the definitions of communal areas and those that are solely for private use. This makes it crystal clear who is responsible for repairs in case there is damage.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Association_statutes\"><\/span>Association statutes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A different document is the <strong>owners&#8217; association statutes<\/strong>, but this document, unlike the deeds, is <strong>optional<\/strong>, so not every apartment building has them. The document generally includes certain obligations, like insurances, repairs and maintenance works (of both the interior and exterior of the building).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Who pays for the terrace, and who cleans the patio of the ground floor resident? These questions can be answered by checking the constitutive title and residents&#8217; association statutes. Both documents play a role in outlining the rules to live in an apartment complex.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"House_rules_and_other_regulations\"><\/span>House rules and other regulations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another option is provided by the <em>Ley de Propiedad Horizontal<\/em>, as it allows for <strong>each building to draw up specific rules<\/strong> for that building complex only. This means the owners can determine regulations like the <strong>opening hours of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/barcelona-rent\/swimming-pool\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"nofollow\">property&#8217;s swimming pool<\/a><\/strong>, what time the communal garden will be accessible, et cetera.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To make amendments in these specific rules, however, a majority vote is required during the home owners&#8217; association meeting.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_105914\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-105914\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105914\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/comunidades-de-vecinos-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"neighbourhood from above\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-105914\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Unsplash<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right broken_link\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/yearly-rental\" rel=\"nofollow\">Looking for a new place in Barcelona?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Basic_rules_to_live_by_when_living_together_with_others_in_a_residential_building\"><\/span>10 Basic rules to live by when living together with others in a residential building<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now that you know what documents are in place to provide guidelines for residents&#8217; behaviour, here are the <strong>ten rules for living in an apartment complex<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Use_communal_areas_responsibly\"><\/span>1. Use communal areas responsibly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">How people behave in communal areas can be a delicate subject, as it regularly comes with issues. These areas are, of course, shared the most with other residents, and everyone wants to enjoy them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Don&#8217;t leave any rubbish in the parking (if your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/barcelona-rent\/parking\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>apartment building comes with parking options<\/strong><\/a>), and don&#8217;t block hallways with bicycles or baby strollers.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #ffe6c9;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%; text-align: justify;\"><strong>&#x1f4cc; Don&#8217;t litter the parking area of your apartment building, and don&#8217;t block hallways with bicycles, baby strollers or other large items.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Pay_your_community_fees\"><\/span>2. Pay your community fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Community fees contribute to maintaining the building itself and take care of property premises, so when you stop paying, there are bound to be problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #ffe6c9;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%; text-align: justify;\"><strong>&#x1f4cc; FYI: The other owners may actually sue you for not paying your community fees.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/buying-property-to-rent-out\/\">5 Factors to Consider When Buying Property to Rent Out in Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Respect_quiet_hours\"><\/span>3. Respect quiet hours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is one of the main rules within any residential complex. It is of the utmost importance to avoid any unnecessary or loud noises during the night. If you need to make some noise, do so during the day, between 8 in the morning and 10 in the evening.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Moving furniture around, playing loud music and singing in the early hours of the day<\/strong> are not to be advised if you want to live happily in an apartment building with other residents.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #ffe6c9;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%; text-align: justify;\"><strong>&#x1f4cc; Put furniture in a different place in your apartment during daylight hours, and don&#8217;t forget to inform direct neighbours to avoid any confrontations.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Respect_the_buildings_integrity\"><\/span>4. Respect the building&#8217;s integrity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Just as you should be respectful when using communal areas, you are not allowed to make any changes to the inside or outside of your apartment without permission.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #ffe6c9;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%; text-align: justify;\"><strong>&#x1f4cc; Are you allowed to put advertising posters in your building? You may not change anything on the fa\u00e7ade or balcony without the explicit consent of the owners&#8217; association.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_105913\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-105913\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105913\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/comunidad-de-vecinos-640x512.jpg\" alt=\"big city\" width=\"640\" height=\"512\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-105913\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Unsplash<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Introduce_yourself_to_new_neighbours\"><\/span>5. Introduce yourself to new neighbours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Whether you are a new property owner or a new tenant, introduce yourself when you are moving in. Talk to the neighbours that live closest to you, and get to know them a bit.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #ffe6c9;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%; text-align: justify;\"><strong>&#x1f4cc; Neighbours are people that are always nearby, and they can help you when you have an emergency, so it&#8217;s in your best interest to get along with them.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_The_chairman_is_not_the_property_sheriff\"><\/span>6. The chairman is not the property sheriff<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The law states that the <strong>owners&#8217; association&#8217;s<\/strong> <strong>chairman is the building&#8217;s legal representative<\/strong> for the entire duration of his term. He must therefore take good care of the property, but this does not at all imply that he must be able to resolve all conflicts by himself. He may also not put his opinion first and before other&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #ffe6c9;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%; text-align: justify;\"><strong>&#x1f4cc; The chairman of a building is allowed to stop activities that cause a nuisance to other residents, he is allowed to ask for outstanding payments through court, and he can schedule owners&#8217; association meetings.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Keep_communication_lines_open_and_work_on_a_constructive_dialogue\"><\/span>7. Keep communication lines open and work on a constructive dialogue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These are the key principles of any lasting relationship, so be present during meetings and work on solving problems together. Other <strong>attendants are also residents<\/strong> in your building, which means you will see them on a regular basis. This should be enough to avoid confrontations.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #ffe6c9;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%; text-align: justify;\"><strong>&#x1f4cc; Owners&#8217; association meetings are usually held late in the afternoon, and as a result every participant is tired after a long day at the office, so stay calm and be patient.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Dont_water_your_plants_just_at_any_hour_of_the_day\"><\/span>8. Don&#8217;t water your plants just at any hour of the day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This might sound a bit strange, but in a city like Barcelona it&#8217;s not. Water your plants late in the evening, and if you have a street balcony, pay extra attention, because watering your plants at certain hours may cause discomfort to people walking on the sidewalks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rental-agreement-template\/\">Rental Agreement Template<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Damage_to_the_property_caused_by_a_resident\"><\/span>9. Damage to the property caused by a resident<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If residents of a building break something, they should <strong>pay for the repair or replacement<\/strong> of it. There are specific <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/why-have-home-insurance\/\"><strong>insurances<\/strong><\/a> that take care of these misfortunes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Rules_for_pets_inside_the_property\"><\/span>10. Rules for pets inside the property<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pet owners must always keep a close eye on their pet and keep it under control. It&#8217;s not just about the pet running away, but a pet owner should also prevent it from barking too loud or urinating\/defecating in communal areas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #ffe6c9;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%; text-align: justify;\"><strong>&#x1f4cc; Not all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/barcelona-rent\/pet\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"nofollow\">properties accept pets<\/a>, so be sure to check with your real estate agent or the property itself before you rent an apartment.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right broken_link\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/yearly-rental\" rel=\"nofollow\">Are you a property owner with tenant problems?<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">ShBarcelona knows that it can sometimes be difficult to find your balance within a residential building.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are not a resident in Spain, but are a property owner who cannot attend owners&#8217; association meetings because of not being in the country, our real estate agents can attend these meetings for your.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Have you got any more questions on living in an apartment complex?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>If you do, please share your thoughts in the comment section.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#6d0000;border-radius:0px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#a00121;color:#ffffff;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px\">Top 5 real estate articles &#x1f3e0;<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px\"><div 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