Privatization of the attic

Privatization of the attic

Attic privatization is an important legal procedure that allows owners of apartment buildings to obtain rights to a part of the building that was previously in common ownership. This process often requires careful documentation and compliance with legal requirements. Attics can be repurposed for additional premises, which will provide their owners not only with the right to use, but also with the opportunity to receive financial benefits.

However, in order to go through all stages of privatization, it is necessary to follow certain legal procedures, which makes the help of a qualified lawyer indispensable. A lawyer will help to correctly assess the legal aspects, collect the necessary documents and avoid possible problems in the process of attic privatization.

Legal stages of attic privatization

This is a rather complex process that includes several legal stages:

• Preparation of documents: First you need to collect a package of documents to privatize the attic, which includes: application for privatization of the attic, documents confirming ownership of the apartment, cadastral passport for the house, technical data sheet for the attic, the decision of the general meeting of residents of the house on consent to privatization.
• Holding a general meeting of residents: It is necessary to hold a general meeting of the residents of the house and obtain their consent whether it is possible to privatize the attic. The decision must be recorded in the minutes.
• Coordination with the management company: This is followed by agreement with the management company, which must issue a privatization permit for the attic for specific purposes (for example, creating a residential premises).
• Obtaining permission from local authorities: At this stage, you need to contact local authorities to obtain permission to convert the attic into housing. This includes checking that the attic meets health, fire and building codes.
• Registration of ownership: Once all necessary permits have been obtained, you should contact the registry to register ownership of the attic.

Thus, attic privatization requires careful preparation and implementation of a number of legal stages. Each stage requires attention and compliance with the relevant procedures to ensure the legality of the process and avoid problems with property in the future.

Conditions under which the attic privatization service can be provided?

In order for the procedure to be carried out without delay, it is necessary to comply with certain conditions:

1. Consent of residents: More than 2/3 of the residents of the house must agree to the privatization of the attic.
2. Compliance with codes: The attic must comply with building, sanitary and fire codes.
3. Documents are in order: All necessary documents must be collected and properly completed.

Without fulfilling the above conditions, the privatization process cannot be started.

Conditions under which the attic privatization service cannot be provided?

Lack of consent of residents: If less than 2/3 of the residents of the house agree to privatization.

Non-compliance with code: If the attic does not meet the established codes. 

Incomplete package of documents: If any required documents are missing.

How to independently organize the privatization of the attic?

Although the process looks complicated, all stages can be completed independently:

• Study the legislation: Familiarize yourself with federal and local laws governing attic privatization.
• Gather information: Gather all the necessary documents and make sure they are correct.
• Hold a residents' meeting: Organize and hold a meeting of residents, record their decision in the minutes.
• Contact the authorities: Coordinate all stages with the management company and local authorities.
• Register your ownership: After receiving all permits, register your ownership in the registry.

It is quite possible to privatize the attic yourself if you familiarize yourself with the legislation in detail, properly organize residents' meetings and interact with the authorities. However, for more complex cases, it may be advisable to seek help from a lawyer.

Common questions about the privatization of the attic

What does the cost of the attic privatization service depend on?

The cost of providing a lawyer's services depends on several factors:

• Complexity of the case The cost of a lawyer’s services directly depends on the complexity of your case and the amount of work to be performed.
• Regional features In different regions of Ukraine, the cost of legal services can vary significantly.
• Need for additional services If additional permits or approvals are required during the privatization process, this will also increase the cost.
• Lawyer experience The higher the qualifications and experience of a lawyer, the higher the cost of his services may be.

It is important to consider these factors when planning the budget for the privatization of the attic.