Privatization of a garage in a cooperative

Privatization of a garage in a cooperative

Privatization of a garage in a cooperative is the process of transferring garage space from the common ownership of the cooperative to the private ownership of a specific member. In order to carry out the process of privatization of a cooperative garage, it is necessary to go through certain legal procedures and collect the relevant documents. Here are the main steps that are usually required to privatize a garage:

• Checking the legal status of the cooperative and garage: Make sure that the cooperative has all the necessary documents and is a registered legal entity. Check whether the cooperative's rights to the land plot on which the garage is located are registered.

• Consent of the cooperative: Obtain written consent from the cooperative to privatize the garage. This may require a decision by the general meeting of members of the cooperative.

• Preparation of documents for a land plot: Make sure that the land under the garage is allocated to the cooperative on the basis of ownership or long-term lease. Without this, it is impossible to privatize the garage.

• Prepare documents for privatization of a garage in a garage cooperative: Technical passport of the garage. Documents confirming your membership in the cooperative and the right to use a specific garage box (agreement, receipts for payment of fees, etc.).

• Contacting local authorities: Submit an application for privatization of a garage in a garage cooperative to the local administration, attaching all the necessary documents. In some cases, an application to the registry authorities may also be required.

• Registration of ownership: After receiving a positive decision from the local administration, the procedure for privatizing a garage in a garage cooperative also includes registering ownership of the garage in the registry. To do this, an application and a package of documents are submitted, including the administration’s decision to transfer ownership of the garage.

The process of privatizing a garage in a garage cooperative in Ukraine may differ depending on the specific region and the legal status of the cooperative, so it is recommended to consult a lawyer or real estate specialist.

Legal stages of garage privatization

• Documents for privatization of a cooperative garage: A certificate of ownership of the land or a lease agreement for the land on which the garage is located. Charter of the garage cooperative and certificate of its registration. Certificate from the cooperative stating that membership fees have been paid in full. Passport and TIN of the garage owner.

• Preparation and submission of the application: Fill out an application for garage privatization. Prepare a technical passport for the garage, which can be obtained from the BTI (Bureau of Technical Inventory).

• Registration of ownership: Submitting an application to the register along with the necessary package of documents. Payment of state duty. Obtaining an extract from the Unified State Register of Real Estate (USRN), confirming ownership of the garage.

Under what conditions can the service be provided?

• Membership in a garage cooperative: Privatization is possible only for members of the cooperative who have fully paid their share contributions.

• Full payment of dues: All membership and share dues must be paid in full.

• Availability of title documents: You must have all the necessary documents for the land plot and garage.

• Compliance with building codes: The garage must comply with the building codes and regulations established in the region.

Under what conditions can the service not be provided?

• Lack of membership in a cooperative: If you are not a member of a garage cooperative, privatization of a garage in a garage cooperative in Ukraine is not possible.

• Unpaid fees: If there is arrears on share or membership fees, the privatization process will be suspended.

• Lack of documents: Nedoa sufficient number of necessary title documents for a garage or land.

• Violation of building codes: The garage does not meet building or sanitary codes.

How to figure it out on your own?

• Study of legislation: Familiarize yourself with the federal and regional laws governing the privatization of a garage in a garage cooperative 2024.

• Consultation with a lawyer: Consult with a lawyer to clarify all the nuances of the privatization process.

• Gathering information in a cooperative: Contact the board of your garage cooperative for information about the privatization procedure.

• Search for sample documents: Find and study sample applications and other required documents.

• Submission of documents: Collect and submit to the register yourself or through the MFC (multifunctional center).

Common questions

• What documents are needed to privatize a garage in a garage cooperative? You will need a certificate of ownership of the land or a land lease agreement, the charter of the garage cooperative, a certificate of payment of contributions, a technical passport for the garage, the passport and TIN of the owner, and an application for privatization.

• Is it possible to privatize a garage if the land under it is not owned by the cooperative? This is possible if there is a land lease agreement, but the conditions may vary depending on regional legislation.

• How long does the privatization process take? For example, the privatization of a garage in a garage cooperative in Kyiv, on average, the process takes from one to three months, depending on the speed of collecting documents and the work of government agencies.

• How much does it cost to privatize a garage? The main costs include payment of the state fee, services for the production of a technical passport and, possibly, the services of a lawyer.

• Is it possible to challenge a refusal to privatize? Yes, you can file a complaint with higher authorities or go to court if you believe that the refusal was unfounded.

What determines the cost of a lawyer

• Complexity of the case: If the privatization process involves resolving controversial issues, the cost of legal services may be higher.

• Region of residence: The cost of legal services varies depending on the region.

• Scope of work: The more documents need to be prepared and executed, the higher the cost of services will be.

• Reputation and experience of the lawyer: Experienced and well-known lawyers may charge more for their services.