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Civil Liability of the Real Estate Developer in Informal Real Estate Developments

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  • Luiz Gustavo Lovato ORCID Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul
Published: 2023-12-07 Issue: Vol. 1 No. 43 (2023) Pages: 96-107

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Capa da Revista Científica Virtual da Escola Superior de Advocacia da OAB/SP, nº 43, 2024. O tema central é "Desafios da Responsabilidade Civil Contemporânea". O layout apresenta formas geométricas em tons de azul e branco, com o logo da ESA OAB SP no canto superior esquerdo e um grafismo de "43" em destaque à direita.

Abstract

This article analyzes the figure of the developer in real estate developments and their civil liability, addressing the problem of informal developments. The text explores the legal contours of real estate development, the real right of acquisition, the right of reservation, and the implications of the developer's actions as an unincorporated entrepreneur. It concludes that, in the absence of the registration of the development memorial, the developer's liability becomes personal, full, and joint, highlighting the evidentiary and legal security challenges for buyers and third parties involved.

Received: September 2023 | Accepted: November 2023.

Keywords

Real estate development Developer Liability

Data Availability Statement

Data are available within the body of the article

Author Biography

  • Luiz Gustavo Lovato, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

    Master in jurisdiction and procedure from PUCRS, lawyer, and professor.

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    How to Cite

    Civil Liability of the Real Estate Developer in Informal Real Estate Developments. Revista ESASP - Revista Científica Virtual da Escola Superior de Advocacia da OAB/SP, São Paulo, v. 1, n. 43, p. 96–107, 2023. Disponível em: https://revista.esaoabsp.com/index.php/esa/article/view/181. Acesso em: 15 oct. 2026.

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