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An unauthorized construction or alteration of a building, done in violation of planning or building regulations. Examples include adding rooms, changing a building’s use, or constructing without a permit. An abuso edilizio can lead to fines, an order to demolish the illegal works, or a need to apply for a retrospective planning amnesty (sanatoria). Before a sale, it’s crucial to ensure the property has no outstanding abuses, as they can block the transfer until resolved.

A residential building designed or used for two separate households. Commonly, villa bifamiliare refers to a semi-detached house – essentially a villa split vertically into two independent units sharing one wall. Each unit typically has its own entrance and garden. This arrangement is popular for extended families or as an investment (live in one unit, rent the other). In ads, porzione di bifamiliare means one half of such a house. Cadastrally, each portion will have its own unit identifier. Bifamiliare properties offer more privacy than apartments but may involve agreements between the two owners for shared aspects like the roof or driveway.

Also known as agibilità, this is an official certificate from the Comune (municipality) confirming a property meets building, health, and safety regulations for habitation. It verifies parameters like minimum ceiling heights, light/air ratios, and compliance of systems (heating, electrical, etc.) so the home is legally fit to live in . The certificate is typically issued after construction or renovation and is required for selling or renting a property.