The head of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, has signed a law that grants the administrations of occupied territories the right to confiscate the housing of Ukrainians who have left these territories, Russian media report, citing LETA referring to UNN.
This concerns amendments to the constitutional law of the Russian Federation, which were approved by both chambers of parliament on December 9 and 10.
According to the adopted amendments, the occupying administrations are granted the right to confiscate residential houses, apartments, and individual premises that allegedly possess the characteristics of "ownerless property."
This category will also include property whose owners cannot be identified, or in cases where there are no valid documents confirming ownership.
After the confiscation procedure is completed, the property is transferred to the disposal of the occupying administration.
The law provides several options for the further use of such property: housing may be provided to individuals who have lost their homes as a result of hostilities, or used as official housing for officials, military personnel, civil servants, employees of law enforcement agencies, as well as teachers and doctors.
In addition, confiscated real estate may be rented out in accordance with the Housing Code of the Russian Federation or provided under social rental agreements to individuals officially on the housing waiting list.
These provisions will be in effect until 2030.
If an owner comes forward after the confiscation, they will be able to receive monetary compensation; however, this right will only be granted to citizens of Russia.
The mechanism for payments will be determined by the occupying administration.
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