If you purchase an apartment or a villa on an established estate or complex you will need to register with the Community of Owners - Comunidad - . This body, with an elected President will look after the affairs of the community and administer such things as maintenance and repairs. The annual fees are decided upon by democratic vote at the annual meeting.
Gestor
It is highly advisable to engage a professional person to attend to day-to-day legal national and local government matters. In Spain they have licensed intermediaries - Gestors - who can fill in forms, answer questions and generally represent you with the authorities. Their charges are normally between £50.00 and £100.00 per year.
