In Italy, the real estate is sold in full ownership (Freehold). In case of purchase of apartments in an apartment building, apartment has a full ownership and area of land on which the building built, the bearing walls of the building , stairs and landings , roof , etc. are jointly owned by all the residents in the proportionate share , (Share of Freehold) the cost of maintaining these areas are paid jointly , more than 4 occupants formed condominium (legal entity) and more than 10 apartments have a duty of hiring a special administrator