What is a loft
A loft is understood as a room that was previously non-residential and used for industrial purposes, but is currently equipped for living in it. A distinctive feature of such apartments is their unusual design and layout: as a rule, they combine a kitchen and a living room.
But in cases where the owner of such housing has the question “Is it possible to register in an apartment that is classified as a loft?”, he faces certain difficulties. In accordance with the current legislation, it will not be possible to register here on a permanent basis, but obtaining short-term registration is quite possible.
The difference between apartments and standard housing
Apartments differ from standard housing primarily in that they are classified as commercial real estate. They are, in fact, non-residential premises adapted for living. In addition, apartments are characterized by a higher cost for the entire list of utility bills and a higher tax, which is a significant disadvantage. Such objects should not meet the norms and standards for residential real estate.
State support
In Russia there are a number of government programs in the field of real estate, but only apartments are covered by them - for example, take the program of preferential mortgages at 6% per annum for those who have a second child. It is also possible to partially pay for an apartment using maternal capital, including cases when a mortgage loan is issued for housing. The state does not provide any subsidies for the purchase of apartments; maternity capital cannot be used here. Thus, a family who wants to buy an apartment needs to understand that the entire amount will have to be paid exclusively on their own, there will be no support or assistance programs.
What kind of real estate can you register in?
It is possible to obtain permanent registration in a house or a separate apartment, which, as a rule, are classified as residential properties. For this reason, the answer to the question “Is it possible to register in a studio?” is affirmative. Apartments of this type are included in the housing stock, so there will be no difficulties with registration (if there are no other nuances).
But those who are interested in whether it is possible to register in a loft have nothing to please them with. Currently, it is possible to register in such premises only for a certain period of time.
Is it possible to register in the apartment?
Question “Is it possible to register in the apartment?” is currently relevant. This is not surprising, since legislation is constantly changing, and today it is quite possible to register in such a room on a permanent basis. This is possible if the apartments were officially transferred to housing stock. In situations where this requirement has not been met, it will not be possible to obtain permanent registration.
For this reason, the purchase of apartments with the right of registration has become available. But before concluding a deal, it is worth finding out whether the property being put up for sale has received residential status.
If the loft has already been purchased, then a way out of the situation may be renewable registration in the apartment on a temporary basis. Here you can register for up to 5 years. And when this period expires, apply with the necessary package of documents to the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in order to extend it. You can do this an unlimited number of times.
The legislative framework
To date, there is no law on apartments, and there is also no definition of such a property in regulations. However, premises of this kind, which are equipped with everything necessary for living, do not qualify as residential. And this, as noted above, means that it is impossible to register here on a permanent basis.
A bill on registration in apartments is currently under consideration, which would classify lofts as residential real estate. And this, accordingly, will entail the existence of legal grounds for permanent registration at the place of residence.
Differences from ordinary housing
The choice of real estate on the market is huge; when thinking about purchasing living space, you should accurately describe your own goals. It would be completely wrong to be guided solely by the price factor. Each type of room has its own pros and cons, which may not be noticeable during design, but will become very obvious later during the operation of the property.
Apartments are considered standard premises for permanent residence; they differ in size and number of living rooms. Today apartments are also one- or two-level. Any living space, which is called an apartment, regardless of its size, is intended exclusively for human habitation and meeting the daily needs of a person for rest, food and hygiene. But the premises, which are called apartments, studios, lofts, are considered commercial real estate equipped for living.
Types of registration
It should be noted that a person does not immediately buy apartments with registration. But if such an acquisition was made for the purpose of living, then it is worth registering in this area. Currently, there are 2 types of registration:
- permanent - allowed in apartments located in multi-apartment buildings, as well as private houses;
- temporary (short-term) - produced for those living in hostels, hotels, hotels.
Registering for a certain period of time in a loft will not be a problem, but to achieve permanent registration, you will have to make considerable efforts.
If a person plans to live in an apartment, then he needs to register. The lack of registration prevents a citizen from exercising his rights (this may relate to the possibility of education or receiving social security). In addition, staying in a certain locality without registration for more than 90 days entails the imposition of an administrative penalty in the form of a fine.
Moreover, if the apartments are located in the same city where the person is registered on a permanent basis, then there is no need to register temporarily.
Permanent registration
In order to register at the place of residence (here we mean apartments), it is necessary to transfer the premises from non-residential to residential in accordance with the established procedure. To do this, it is necessary to collect a package of documents with which it is possible to confirm that the property meets established fire safety and sanitary standards, and also has all the conditions for round-the-clock living.
The documentation is submitted to the local administration (at the location of the premises). The refusal may be appealed in court. In addition, it is possible to achieve the right to permanent registration by immediately going to court.
Temporary registration
Temporary registration in apartments is a common occurrence. Such a procedure seems possible provided that such a premises is equipped with all the amenities that make it suitable for living. To do this, you need to collect all the documents and submit them to the registration authority. Registration is carried out within 3 working days.
The Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs does not have the right to refuse temporary registration in an apartment if the citizen has provided all the documents necessary for this.
Property status
What registration will be like in the apartment depends directly on the status of the property. If it has been recognized as residential in the prescribed manner, then you can try to register on a permanent basis. And if the loft is part of a non-residential property, then we can only talk about short-term registration.
Required documents
The most important stage in the process of recognizing real estate as residential is the court. But this authority does not accept applications that do not have documentary evidence. Therefore, before making an application, you need to prepare papers. The list of required documents includes the following:
- Identification.
- Certificate of ownership of the apartment or studio.
- Floor plan of the premises.
- A plan of the entire commercial facility where the premises are located.
Based on this data, the court will be able to make an informed decision on the possibility of transferring the apartments to a different legal status or refusing to satisfy the requirements.
Where to go to register
To register at your place of residence, you must submit a corresponding application and the required list of documents to the territorial body of the Main Directorate of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. To begin with, it doesn’t hurt to find out where temporary registration is issued in a specific locality.
In addition, in order to obtain a short-term registration, it is possible to provide the necessary documentation through the post office or the State Services portal.
Registration procedure
Registration in the apartments takes place from 3 to 8 days. This procedure involves the following points:
- collection of the necessary list of documents;
- provision of documentation to the registration authority;
- obtaining a certificate confirming the fact of registration.
You can get advice on how to register in an apartment directly at the Main Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It should be taken into account that in this case there is no need to deregister at the place of permanent registration.
If a person wishing to complete a short-term registration has time, then the collected documentation can be sent to the registration authority by mail. It is better to do this by registered mail, attaching an inventory of the contents (serves as confirmation of sending the required list of documents).
It will not be difficult to obtain temporary registration through the State Services portal. In this situation, the application with the attached documentation is sent online. The response usually arrives by email within 3 business days. A certificate confirming the fact of registration will need to be obtained in person.
List of required documents
If there is a need to find out what documents are needed for registration in the apartments, you should contact the territorial office of the Main Directorate for Migration and Migration for clarification. As a rule, the list of required documentation includes:
- applicant's passport;
- an agreement confirming the fact of purchase of the premises;
- departure certificate (if available) - most often required in cases where it is possible to obtain permanent registration (the loft has been transferred to housing stock).
Along with the listed documents, a completed application of the established form is submitted.
Possible difficulties
In practice, difficulties often arise even with temporary registration in the apartment. This applies to premises located in reconstructed buildings or multifunctional complexes. In such cases, it will not be possible to obtain even temporary registration.
The reason why you cannot register in an apartment may be the lack of all necessary amenities for living. And if the object in which you want to register has hotel status (intended for temporary residence in it, which can be documented), then there will be no obstacles to this.
Overhaul
For example, apartment owners in the capital today pay a fee of 17 rubles per square meter for major repairs. Those who bought apartments do not have such an obligation at all. If there is a need to repair the house, the costs are distributed equally among all owners. At the moment, there are no such precedents for carrying out major repairs, since buyers are purchasing apartments in buildings that have recently been restored or built - that is, the need for renovation of the house has not yet occurred.
