The procedure for privatization of an apartment: what you need to know

Its right to free privatization of the apartment could be used until March 1, 2013. He was engaged in the transfer of housing in the personal property of citizens on the basis of a package of documents provided by the applicant, the Department of Housing Policy. What is privatization, and what is the procedure for privatizing an apartment?

Under this process is meant the voluntary transfer of a municipal housing estate into the ownership of an individual. A document proving ownership is a state certificate. Once the order of privatization of the apartment has been passed, the right to dispose of the residential object at its discretion arises. Privatization of housing is possible for persons who have not previously participated in privatization.

Pros of privatization

1. Free disposal of a residential property (sale, exchange, will, etc.)

2. Possibility of using for additional income (rent) or as collateral.

3. Re-planning, reorganization of the privatization space to improve housing conditions.

4. In the case of arrears of communal payments, the tenant is practically impossible to evict from privatized housing.

5. The propiska or statement is agreed only with the owners of the dwelling.

Cons of privatization

1. The cost of utility payments and the amount of property tax paid once a year increase.

2. If there is no will, privatized housing is inherited by relatives according to the law.

3. In the event of a variety of unfavorable situations in the residential premises, the state does not provide other housing in exchange.

4. According to the housing legislation, the entire burden of responsibility for the maintenance and repair of a house or apartment falls on the owner.

Where to start privatization?

Despite the fact that this process was prolonged several times, still there is still housing in municipal ownership. At the moment, the procedure for privatization of the apartment has become simpler and requires a minimum set of documents.

The compiled statement is submitted to special "one-stop shop" services. Then the workers will collect the necessary package of documents, announce the cost of privatization of the apartment, and within 60 days the process will be completed. The delay can be in the event that clarification of documents in other region is required.

In case of independent collection of required documents, a cadastral passport and explication will be required . These documents should be provided to you free of charge. And also the originals of orders for the privatized premises, the contract on social hiring, detailed extract from the house book.

Privatization by proxy

The procedure for privatizing the apartment in this case does not change radically. To the required package of documents is added a notarized power of attorney with a photocopy of the passport of the person dealing with this issue.

In which cases can deny the privatization of housing:

- the object of privatization is in an emergency condition;

- hostel rooms;

- if earlier the applicant has already exercised the right to privatization;

- if not all members of the family want privatization.

According to lawyers, even if the apartment could not be privatized, the risk of losing it is minimal. This category of tenants is transferred to the status of tenants with the responsibility to pay rent of living accommodation at the rates established by the municipality.