The Association is funded by an annual subscription, currently euros 45, which has remained unchanged for many years.

Our previous funding, by deduction of a small percentage of Owners' rental incomes, has been suspended since 1999, as our costs have declined, thanks to the largely harmonious relationships now in force; whereas in 1993/4, the Association directly secured Esc 20,5 million (=euros 102,250) of funds on its members' behalf, following bankruptcy of the the previous management company.

The Association also facilitated formal meetings at Quinta do Paraiso in each November, 1994, 1995 and 1997, in accordance with the Portuguese law concerning 'aldeamenta turistica'. More recently, it has been clarified that this legal status does not apply to Quinta do Paraiso.

During the 2000 decade, a constitutive title for 'touristic apartments' was being considered; but following the change in law in 2008, the current legal status was agreed (see Home page).


In April 2010 the Boardmembers of the House Owners Association strongly resisted proposals made by the incumbent Management of Quinta do Paraiso to significantly vary the current Management Contract at very short notice. Negotiated changes were subsequently agreed to take effect from November 2010.