February 2026: the judicial confirmation of the winter moratorium, the real figures behind co-ownership renovation, and co-ownership case law make for a dense month. Six articles to bring you up to speed.
1. Brussels rent reference grid: 75% of rents above it
The Smartblock 2025 data confirms that 75% of Brussels rents exceed the reference grid. A growing disconnection between the regulatory tool and market reality — and what this means concretely for property managers who set rents. Read →
2. Fibre optic in co-ownership buildings: rights and obligations of the building manager
Can a telecoms operator force access to a co-ownership building? What can — and cannot — the syndic refuse? A full account of operators' rights, legal obligations, and infrastructure sharing. Read →
3. Energy renovation in co-ownership buildings: 8 years and 3 funding sources
8 years on average between the first discussions and breaking ground, 3 cumulative funding sources, EUR 100–180 per month per unit in 86% of cases: the real figures from the Syndic Reno Support programme for managers planning a major renovation. Read →
4. Hidden defects in co-ownership: the Court of Cassation ruling of December 2025
The ruling of 12 December 2025 is unambiguous: the Owners' Association cannot take legal action for hidden defects on behalf of individual co-owners. What syndics and managers must change in their practice. Read →
5. Brussels winter moratorium: upheld by the Constitutional Court
Ruling 131/2025 confirms the constitutionality of the Brussels winter moratorium. 2025–2026 calendar, compensation fund, and procedure for landlords affected by unpaid rent during the protected period. Read →
6. Building manager and court proceedings: the AGM must ratify
The syndic cannot initiate court proceedings without ratification from the general meeting — except in limited cases. What the 2025–2026 case law requires, the practical consequences, and the procedure to follow. Read →
Monthly checklist
- Compare your Brussels rents against the reference grid and document the justifications for any excess
- Prepare a standard response for fibre optic access requests in co-ownership buildings
- Look into the Syndic Reno Support programme if an energy renovation is being considered
- Verify that the syndic has not initiated any court proceedings without an AGM mandate
- Submit a compensation claim to the Regional Fund if any rent remained unpaid during the moratorium