The Rosreestr of Tatarstan explained the rules for recognizing land plots as unused.

      The Rosreestr of Tatarstan reminds about the government decree of Russia that has been in effect since last year, which approved the list of signs of non-use of land plots from the lands of populated areas, as well as garden and vegetable garden territories. The document establishes criteria that allow determining whether a plot is used for its intended purpose. For land designated for construction, the sign of non-use is the absence of an erected and registered building or structure for five years from the moment of registration of rights to the plot. Exceptions are provided: a different period may be established, for example, in a construction permit or a decision on the integrated development of the territory. For plots intended for individual housing construction, a similar rule applies, but the period is extended to seven years from the moment of registration of rights to the land – during this time, a residential house must be built and registered. If there are already buildings or structures on the plot, the owner is obliged to maintain them in proper condition. Destruction of roofs, walls, or the falling out of window frames or glass is not allowed. In case of such violations, the inspector records the condition of the plot, after which the owner has a year to start restoration work. Otherwise, this will also be regarded as non-use of the land. The Deputy Head of the Rosreestr Office for Tatarstan, Linar Gatin, explained that garden, vegetable garden, and household plots should not be overgrown with weeds. According to him, if a year after the inspector records the condition of the plot, more than half of its area is covered with weeds taller than one meter, as well as trees and shrubs not related to landscaping and greening, this will be considered a violation of land legislation and a sign of non-use. In addition, for all plots within the boundaries of populated areas, as well as garden and vegetable garden land plots, such a sign is cluttering or pollution with waste over more than half of the area. These norms were developed as part of the implementation of Federal Law No. 307-FZ, which came into force on March 1, 2025. Owners of plots that cannot be used immediately after the registration of rights are required to carry out activities to prepare them for use. The list of such works is approved by a separate government decree and includes leveling the terrain, uprooting, draining, compacting the soil, clearing weeds, and other measures. Three years are allocated for these works.

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