The neighbor has seized your land: how to legally reclaim the plot.

It is known that unpleasant situations can arise when a neighbor illegally occupies your land. Even if they have fenced off your territory, it does not make them the owner. Our legislation provides ways to resolve such issues.

According to the Land Code of Ukraine, the procedure for reclaiming illegally seized land is legal and is regulated by a clear norm.

What can be done in case of land seizure

Illegal use of land without permission or agreement is considered a violation of Ukraine's legislation on land use and protection. State services and local authorities oversee this process.

• State Geocadastre.
• Local executive bodies.

What threatens for illegal seizure of land

Restoring the land plot and eliminating the consequences may require dismantling structures, at the expense of the person or organization violating the law. The land can only be reclaimed through court proceedings according to the law.

Representatives of the State Geocadastre recommend filing a complaint with the relevant authorities for inspection in the case of illegal land seizure by a neighbor. If negotiations do not help, one should go to court to protect their rights.

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