Creating a condominium: legal support from an experienced lawyer

The housing and utilities sector in Ukraine has undergone significant changes in recent years. Owners of apartments in multi-apartment buildings are increasingly considering how to establish a condominium association in order to independently manage common property, control expenses, and obtain real mechanisms to influence the quality of service.

However, the process of organising a condominium owners' association (COA) is complex and regulated by a number of legal norms. According to the Law on the Creation of COAs, a clear procedure must be followed: from the initiative group to the state registration of a legal entity. Any mistake can lead to rejection or delay of the process. 

What is required to establish an HOA?

To avoid confusion, it is important to clearly understand what documents and actions are required. The main elements include:

• forming an initiative group of co-owners;
• preparing and distributing a notice of the constituent meeting;
• determining the minimum number of apartments required to establish an HOA;
• organising and holding a meeting in accordance with the voting procedure;
• drawing up the minutes and statutes of the HOA;
• submitting documents for state registration.

It is important to note that even a single mistake in the documents or procedure can be grounds for refusal of registration. That is why legal support for the process significantly reduces the risks.

How many votes are needed to create a condominium association?

The law clearly states that the decision to create a condominium association is made by a majority vote of the co-owners present at the constituent meeting. In practice, there are often situations where one apartment belongs to several people, and then the right to vote is exercised in proportion to their share.

For many residents, this issue is key, as the future management of the building depends on the results of the vote. That is why a lawyer helps to prepare the meeting properly, count the votes and record them in the minutes without any violations.

The law on the creation of condominiums: legal grounds

The main regulatory act governing the procedure for creating condominiums is the Law of Ukraine ‘On Associations of Co-owners of Multi-apartment Buildings.’ It defines:

• the procedure for creating condominiums;
• the rights and obligations of co-owners;
• requirements for the condominium charter;
• the registration procedure;
• the rules for managing common property.

It is also important to take into account the provisions of the Civil Code of Ukraine and the Law ‘On the Specifics of Exercising Property Rights in a Multi-Apartment Building.’ Only a comprehensive analysis of these acts allows you to properly organise the entire process.

Legal support for the creation of an HOA: why is it important?

The creation of a condominium association is not just a formality, but a full-fledged legal process that involves:

• preparing documents in accordance with the law;
• protecting the rights of co-owners at the meeting stage;
• correctly formulating the charter to prevent conflicts in the future;
• timely registration with state authorities;
• obtaining legal entity status for full management of the building.

When you order a service from a professional lawyer, you get a guarantee that the procedure will be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the law, without unnecessary delays and refusals.

Why should you turn to us?

Experience in the field of housing law — dozens of successfully registered condominiums.

Comprehensive approach — from consultation to obtaining an extract from the Unified State Register.

Risk protection — avoiding registration refusals.

Time savings — minimising client involvement in bureaucratic procedures.