Part I. BASIC DOCUMENTS
In accordance with the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, namely paragraph 2 of Article 223, ownership of a real estate object arises at the time of state registration. The parties to the transaction (in this case, the seller and the buyer) must not only state their intention to change ownership, but also provide an agreement and documentation.
To register a real estate transaction, you need an agreement (a copy for each party, including Rosreestr), a receipt for payment of the fee, and the consent of the spouse, legally executed. But during the preparation process, the parties will also need other papers to verify the legal purity of the transaction.
It’s better to start by checking the general package of documents. First of all, make sure that the real estate papers are genuine and not fake.
All documents can be divided into several categories:
- Legal documents. Those that confirm the seller’s rights to the property (for example, an extract, an agreement, a certificate of ownership, etc.).
- Documents indicating the rights of third parties in relation to the apartment. This could be a house register or an extract from it, a registration certificate, etc. Particular attention should be paid to the right of residence.
- Documents evidencing the seller’s financial debts (or lack thereof) in connection with the ownership and use of the property. These include certificates of absence of debts for utility bills, taxes, etc.
- Other documents that will help verify the legal purity of the real estate transaction.
The list can be expanded. For example, if a representative acts on behalf of the seller as part of a real estate transaction, his power of attorney will be needed.
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