The question of abandoned buildings and non-residential premises

State administrations can get more powers to solve the problem of the presence of mismanaged objects and non-residential premises of multi-apartment residential buildings in towns and districts. The Committee on Regional Policy, Local Self-Government and Housing and Communal Services prepared for consideration in the second reading the legislations on amendments to the Civil Code and the law “On Local Authorities, Local Self-Government and State Administration in the PMR”.

According to the amendments received, if the owner carelessly maintains the building, because of which it collapses and falls into disrepair, the state administration may issue a warning about the need to bring the facility into proper condition. The period for mandatory repairs can range from three months to one and a half years, depending on the condition of the building. The law prescribes what valid reasons may be due to which it is impossible to carry out the necessary construction work on time, for example, natural disasters, etc.

In the event that the owner, after a warning, is inactive, local authorities can file a lawsuit in court. A decision on the sale of such property at public auction is made in a judicial proceeding. The proceeds from the sale are transferred to the owner.

The same procedure is provided for in the legislation for non-residential premises located in multi-apartment residential buildings and due to which the normal living conditions of residents are violated.  

Deputies of the Committee on Regional Policy voted for the adoption of the amendments to the legislation. Initiatives to address the issue of abandoned buildings and non-residential premises are planned to be submitted to the plenary session on the 13th of July.