Is it possible to privatize an apartment during wartime?

Privatization of real estate is a reform of property relations, the goal of which is to transform state property into private property. Today, many people are interested in the privatization of apartments, however, not everyone knows how to do it correctly. If you need to privatize an apartment, contact the best lawyers of Ukraine - PRIKHODKO & PARTNERS specialists.

Adjustments to the real estate privatization process were made in February 2022, with the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia into the territory of Ukraine. Is it possible to privatize an apartment in martial law? This is exactly what we will talk about in this article.

Legislative framework of the issue

The new privatization rules are regulated by amendments to the Law of Ukraine "On Privatization of Communal and State Property". At the legal level, the rules were changed and the specifics of privatization were established for the duration of martial law in Ukraine.

There are currently no specific features of the privatization of apartments during martial law. The only exception is real estate in the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine.

Authorized bodies created by local self-government bodies are responsible for the privatization of the state housing stock.

The transfer of apartments into private ownership is carried out in the presence of all necessary documents.

The main package of documents for privatization consists of:

1. Applications for privatization.
2. Copies of the identity document.
3. Technical passport for the apartment.
4. References on the composition of the family.
5. Warrant on provision of living space.

According to Article 8 of the Law "On the Privatization of Communal and State Property", a decision on privatization is made no later than one month after the submission of all necessary documents.

The following are eligible for privatization: citizens of Ukraine who permanently live in apartments or residential premises of dormitories of the state housing fund and/or need improvement of living conditions.

Advantages of apartment privatization

Among the advantages of apartment privatization:

• The possibility of free disposal of property.

You will legally carry out real estate transactions. That is, you will be able to sell or rent out your apartment by signing the appropriate contract. In addition, a privatized apartment can be gifted, mortgaged, exchanged, etc.

• Granting the right to carry out housing redevelopment

Privatized housing can be replanned, engineering communications installed within the framework of current construction laws and regulations.

• Preservation of property rights.

Thus, apartment privatization is a very important process. So that you don't waste a lot of time preparing all the necessary documents, contact the lawyers of PRIKHODKO & PARTNERS. We will help not only draw up all the necessary documents, but also represent the client's interests in court and other instances. The key to our success is an individual approach to each client.

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