The community of property owners of the building in which you have rented premises has informed you that they are going to carry out some works that will force you to close for a few days. Well, find out how to claim compensation for interrupting your activity.

First of all, know that both the property owners and the tenants of the property are obliged to consent to the execution of the works agreed upon by the community of property owners that are necessary to preserve the common elements of the property (such as the repair of the downspouts, elements of the facade, etc.), even if they cause inconvenience.

These damages and losses are broken down into two main concepts:

•  The direct damage. These are the damages that the works may cause to the premises, furniture, stored goods, etc. Loss of profits.

• If during the works your company is forced to close, you can also demand compensation to compensate for the money you will stop earning during the period in which the premises remain closed. Secondly, bear in mind that it is necessary to prove such damages and losses. For these purposes:

Proving the direct damage is relatively easy (for example, through photographs of the damages caused by the works or through purchase invoices of the goods or furniture that have been damaged).

• As for loss of profits, one part consists of the fixed costs that your company will continue to bear during the closure (supplies, rent, staff...), which can also be quantified relatively easily. However, the other part is determined by the profits not earned during the closure, and this is where the courts demand rigorous accreditation, both in terms of the amount and its direct relationship with the works.

• Our professionals will help you claim the compensation you are entitled to and will advise you on how to quantify and prove the profits not earned during the closure.