The occupying authorities in Luhansk Oblast have set a deadline of July 1: homeowners are being forced to appear in person
19 March 11:14
Residents of the temporarily occupied territories of Luhansk Oblast (the so-called LPR) are reporting en masse on demands from the occupying administrations to re-register their real estate, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
Owners of apartments and houses are required to appear in person by July 1 to submit their information to “Rosreestr.” Otherwise, the property will be designated as “ownerless,” and under Russian law, it will be placed on special lists for “nationalization.”
Ukrainian authorities strongly advise against traveling to the occupied territories due to the enormous risks to life and health.
Are there any remote solutions?
Unfortunately, the situation for those residing in Ukraine-controlled territory or abroad is extremely difficult.
The occupying authorities require the owner’s physical presence with original documents and a Russian passport.
The occupiers typically do not recognize Ukrainian powers of attorney issued by notaries in government-controlled territory or at consulates. It is also impossible to transfer property to relatives who remain there (such as a grandfather or grandmother) without personal involvement.
Lawyers remind that any “documents” or “decisions” of the occupying authorities are legally null and void under international law and advise keeping the original property ownership documents (purchase agreements, technical passports, inheritance certificates).
They also recommend documenting the violation by filing a report of loss of control over property with the Register of Damages via the Diya portal.
Furthermore, in such cases, it is advisable to file a report with the National Police of Ukraine regarding the unlawful seizure of property.
This is necessary for future claims for compensation or the return of property following de-occupation.
