Legalize the redevelopment

How to legalize the redevelopment of an apartment or house?

No matter what the reason, you have decided to redevelop your real estate. And if you are reading this article, you have a question about how to legalize the redevelopment. How do you draw up all the documents for a redeveloped property?

First, let’s understand what redevelopment or reconstruction is.

Redevelopment is a term that refers to construction work that results in a change in the total or living space, or the purpose of individual rooms as a result of reconstruction.

An example of a popular apartment redevelopment is combining a living room with a kitchen, resulting in a kitchen-living room or kitchen-dining room. In this case, the apartment can turn from a two-room apartment into a one-room apartment, as one room changes its functional purpose.

What is allowed when redeveloping an apartment?

The following works are allowed during the apartment reconstruction:

• dismantling of non-load-bearing structures;
• dismantling of built-in wardrobes, pantries, etc;
• replacement of doors (without increasing the openings);
• organization of openings in non-load-bearing walls;
• enlargement of living rooms by means of corridors.

A detailed list of such works is described in Instruction No. 127 for technical inventory engineers.

What is prohibited during an apartment renovation?

• violate the integrity of ventilation ducts;
• remove soundproofing from floors and ceilings;
• to disturb load-bearing structures without developing project documentation;
• combine living quarters with a kitchen with a gas stove;
• etc.

In any case, you should understand that construction work can be carried out only after submitting a notice or obtaining a building permit. Therefore, before starting the apartment redevelopment, we advise you to consult with the specialists of GlobalBud Ukraine.

How to legally redevelop an apartment?

If you plan to interfere with the building’s load-bearing structures, you need to follow the following algorithm:

• develop a reconstruction project
• conclude the author’s supervision of the project
• conclude a technical supervision of the construction.
• submit a notification (permit) to start construction
• perform reconstruction works
• order a new Technical Passport for the premises
• put the facility into operation
• make changes to the Register of Property Rights (if the area has changed)

You can order all engineering documentation from our company. Our specialists will also help you obtain construction permits and registration procedures.

Why is it necessary to legalize redevelopment?

In addition to the fact that a reconstructed apartment with a changed layout cannot be sold, donated or taken out a loan against it, the redevelopment itself can pose engineering threats.

For example, you made an incorrect opening in a load-bearing wall, which resulted in a crack throughout the house and your neighbors sued you. The court decision, in addition to a fine, may also include an obligation to restore the apartment and house to its previous condition. Such actions can be very expensive.

If the reconstruction work has already been completed

What to do if the redevelopment has already been done? The main thing is not to panic! There are no hopeless situations. We will help you to prepare all the necessary documents to legalize the redevelopment and register a new property right.

We have been working in the field of construction and law for more than 10 years, so we have experience in solving the most creative problems!