Latest news and stories about consumer rights in infrastructure in Setúbal, Portugal for expats and residents.
The Water and Waste Services Regulation Authority has urged SMAS Almada to proactively compensate residents impacted by recent water supply disruptions.
Seixal has moved to secure legal assistance for residents and businesses affected by recent power cuts that have damaged households, disrupted economic activity and impaired essential services. The municipality’s intervention aims to help affected parties understand consumer and utility law, gather evidence of losses and pursue claims or compensation, while scrutinising the responsibilities of suppliers and the adequacy of emergency responses.
The Minister of Environment states that residents of Almada who were left without water can request financial compensation.
The water shortage in Almada is raising questions about residents' rights. Lawyer Zita Medeiros explains what compensation is provided for by law, how it can be claimed, and in which situations the municipality may be held liable for the damages caused.
In recent days, residents of several locations in the municipality have reported successive water outages.
