Property and Housing Law
Guides to property transactions, ownership, land matters, shared-equity construction, housing disputes and relations with property management companies in Russia.
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Approving Alterations to Residential and Non-Residential Premises in Russia
How redevelopment approval works in Russia: federal rules, local procedures, common property and completion documents.
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Inseparable Improvements and Increasing a Russian Property Share
When improvements can increase a co-owner’s share under Civil Code Article 245: consent, expenditure, valuation and the difference from leasehold improvements.
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Property Tax Relief for Individuals in Russia
How to check eligibility for Russian property-tax relief for individuals under federal and local rules.
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Gifting an Apartment in Russia: Notarisation and Cancellation
Russian apartment gifts: mandatory notarisation, title registration, donor risks and the difference between cancelling and invalidating a gift.
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Housing Disputes in Russia: When You Need a Lawyer
Legal assistance with housing disputes in Russia: flooding, management companies, occupancy, ownership shares, eviction, evidence and court strategy.
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How to Choose an Apartment: Property and Document Checks Before Purchase
A practical checklist for choosing an apartment: property details, registered rights, seller documents and payment terms.
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Renting Commercial Premises in Russia: Pre-Contract Checks
Check landlord authority, property records, business use, utilities, fit-out costs, deposit and early termination before renting commercial premises.
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Buying Land in Russia with Credit Secured by a Pledge
What to check when buying a land plot in Russia with loan financing and a pledge: title, encumbrances, registration and security documents.
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Changing an Apartment Building Management Company in Russia
How owners change a Russian building management company: termination grounds, votes, meeting notices, minutes, handover and duplicate bills.
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Work on Cultural Heritage Sites in Russia: Licences and Permits
Guide to restoration and preservation work on cultural-heritage sites in Russia: contractor licensing, project documents and site permissions.