Land Transactions in Ukraine: Legal Aspects and Registration Features

Land Transactions in Ukraine: Legal Aspects and Registration Features

Land transactions are among the most common categories of property agreements in Ukraine. Citizens most often encounter the need to buy, sell, or gift a land plot, but they do not always consider the legal risks involved. Before concluding a deal, it is important to:

• Verify ownership documents (state act, extract from the State Land Cadastre, sale-purchase agreement, etc.);
• Ensure the land plot has a cadastral number and is registered in the State Land Cadastre;
• Identify the designated use of the land (private, for farming, for construction, etc.);
• Check for any restrictions: servitudes, arrests, ongoing court cases;
• Obtain notarized consent for the transaction (in case of joint ownership or inheritance).

A land law attorney can help avoid mistakes that may lead to contract disputes or the loss of ownership rights.

Land Lease Agreement: Specifics of Conclusion and Registration

Execution of a written agreement with notarization in cases provided by law;

Mandatory registration of the agreement in the State Register of Property Rights;

Clear definition of lease terms: duration, rental amount, liability of the parties;

Consideration of the tenant's right to extend the lease;

Use of an act of land acceptance-transfer.

Legal support of a land lease protects the interests of both the lessor and the lessee, especially in cases of extension or early termination of the contract.

Land Re-registration: How to Legalize the Transfer of Ownership

Clients often need to legalize the transfer of land ownership resulting from:

1. inheritance;
2. privatization;
3. court decision;
4. land plot division or consolidation;
5. change of owner under contracts.

Re-registration involves updating the State Register of Rights, revising technical documentation, and in some cases, re-surveying the land. It is crucial to consult professionals, as errors in ownership documents or registration violations can lead to the cancellation of ownership rights

Why Is Legal Due Diligence Necessary Before a Land Deal?

Legal due diligence is an essential stage of a secure transaction. It allows you to:

• identify risks (court proceedings, arrests, bans);
• verify the land plot’s status in the cadastre and rights registry;
• confirm the true owner;
• assess the legal use and boundaries of the land;
• evaluate the land’s development or rezoning potential.

The Consultant legal marketplace offers comprehensive legal support for land transactions — from document review to the registration of rights.