A leading attorney from Nordic Star Law Firm’s Real Estate and Construction Bureau has issued a warning to garage and car space owners. The message is clear: using a parking facility for purposes beyond storing vehicles could endanger the property itself starting September 1, according to current legal interpretations and enforcement practices. The advisory emphasizes that authorities are tightening oversight on how garages and parking spaces are used, with a focus on preserving the rights of neighbors and maintaining proper building management. The warning comes as part of broader statutory updates that aim to discourage improper use of property that can disrupt neighboring residents or undermine the integrity of a building’s management framework. (Source attribution: Nordic Star Law Firm, Real Estate and Construction Bureau)
Effective January 1, amendments to the Civil Code began to take effect, introducing new provisions aimed at curbing the abuse of buildings and parking spaces. These changes recognize that persistent violations, especially those that infringe on the rights of neighboring occupants or contribute to mismanagement, can lead to serious consequences for property rights. The new framework makes it possible for local authorities to view repeated violations as a basis for more assertive action, including mechanisms to rectify infractions and, in some cases, to address the structure of ownership and use itself through formal processes. (Source attribution: Civil Code updates, verified legal summaries)
According to the attorney, the process now includes scenarios where complaints about improper uses—such as garbage storage in a garage, conversion of a garage into a repair shop, or the operation of a car wash—trigger investigations by local governments. When such violations are confirmed, owners may be required to remove the infringements. If an owner fails to comply, the court, acting on the application of the relevant state body or local government, may order the property to be sold at auction. The sale proceeds would then be used to compensate the property owner after deducting costs, with the balance addressing the violations that prompted the action. Such procedures underscore the seriousness with which authorities treat neighbor rights and building governance. (Source attribution: legal expert testimony, regulatory guidance)
Vladimir Balakin, former President of the National Association for Harmonization, has commented on the possibility that garage owners could be dispossessed without monetary compensation in certain circumstances. The ongoing dialogue around these provisions reflects a broader public policy aim: ensure fair use of private spaces while protecting the collective interests of neighbors and the community at large. This evolving landscape signals that property rights in the context of parking facilities are now subject to closer supervision and more defined remedies when violations occur. (Source attribution: Balakin remarks, association statements)