Disputes over land in Ukraine: how to check the boundaries of your plot and avoid conflicts.

The question of determining the boundaries of a land plot in Ukraine often leads to disputes between owners, neighbors, or tenants. Lawyer Tetiana Dohonova recommends starting by checking the boundaries in public registers using the cadastral number, which is the key to any verification.

Information about the boundaries of the plot can be obtained through the cadastral map of Ukraine, the cadastral plan in paper form, or geo-information services. The expert advises not to limit oneself to just one source, as technical errors may occur.

Documents to clarify the boundaries of the land plot

To rectify any discrepancies in the boundaries of the plot, you need to have the cadastral passport, title documents, technical passport, and boundary act.

Restoring the boundaries of the land plot

If the boundaries of the plot are found to be displaced, they must be restored through boundary work, amendments to the cadastre, and updating the title documents. If the dispute with neighbors cannot be resolved, one can appeal to the court.

Checking boundaries through judicial practice

If the official cadastral data does not match the actual boundaries of the plot, owners can appeal to the court to establish or clarify the boundaries. The court appoints a land-technical examination, the results of which are entered into the cadastre.

Regularly checking the boundaries of the land plot helps to timely identify changes, which is crucial before transferring the plot for rent or sale. The state may expropriate privatized land plots under certain circumstances, so it is important to carefully study the legislation before such transactions.