When buying and living at Bom Sucesso Resort, it’s important to understand that the property operates under multiple regulatory frameworks. These include national regulations for Tourist Villages (Resorts) set by Turismo de Portugal, as well as detailed Condominium regulations specific to Bom Sucesso. These rules directly impact your property rights, your ability to rent your property (especially for short-term rentals), and your day-to-day use of your villa and the resort facilities.
Under national law for Tourist Villages, short-term rentals are managed exclusively by the Resort’s official tourism operator BS Villa. This means individual owners cannot independently operate short-term holiday rentals without going through the Resort management.
These short-term rental is based on additional agremment with BS Villa.
National level, the Legal Regime for Tourist Developments
At the national level, the Legal Regime for Tourist Developments (RJET) in Portugal was established by Decree-Law No. 39/2008, of March 7, and has undergone several amendments over the years.
The most recent amendment was introduced by Decree-Law No. 9/2021, of January 29, which brought significant changes to the legal framework for tourist developments (source: business.turismodeportugal.pt).
Additionally, Decree-Law No. 10/2024, of January 8, introduced changes to the Legal Regime for Urbanization and Building (RJUE), impacting procedures related to tourist developments, particularly by eliminating the construction permit and replacing it with the receipt of payment for the required fees (source: vidaeconomica.pt).
Furthermore, in 2024, Decree-Law No. 76/2024, of October 23, introduced new measures concerning public policy for the housing and tourism sectors. This law may include relevant provisions for tourist developments, so it is advisable to review it carefully to understand its specific impact (source: pgdlisboa.pt). For detailed and up-to-date information on the legislation applicable to tourist developments, it is recommended to consult the Turismo de Portugal portal, which provides a compilation of relevant laws and additional resources for tourism operators
See here: business.turismodeportugal.pt.
Under these national laws, short-term rentals are managed exclusively by the Resort’s official tourism operator. This means individual owners cannot independently operate short-term holiday rentals without going through the Resort management.
Condominium level
At the Condominium level, three key documents govern ownership and usage:
1. Title Deed (Master Deed) of Bom Sucesso Resort:
The Title Deed defines the full structure of the resort, detailing each residential unit, tourist facility, shared infrastructure, and the legal relationship between individual ownership and shared ownership.
2. Administration Regulation (Management Rules) of Bom Sucesso Condominium
These rules govern how the resort is managed, how owners participate in decisions, voting rights, budget approvals, and maintenance contributions..
- Portuguese version from 2015 here
- (Portuguese version from 2007 here)
- Spanish version here
- English version here
3. Behavioral Regulation (Usage Rules & Conduct)of Bom Sucesso Condominium
Clear conduct rules for owners and guests: noise limits, allowed use of common areas, pet rules, aesthetics, commercial signage, safety, and environmental obligations.
Recommendation We strongly recommend that any prospective buyer or current owner request the latest regulations from the Condominium office and review these documents carefully with their lawyer to fully understand the legal, operational, and financial implications of ownership at Bom Sucesso Resort.