Rosreestr has announced stricter enforcement aimed at preventing unauthorized use or seizure of land that belongs to others. In plain terms, homeowners and seasonal residents who occupy land that is not legally theirs, or who claim land set aside for communal use near their own plots, may face penalties. These penalties are calculated as a percentage of the land’s market value, specifically from one to one and a half percent, with a floor of five thousand rubles. The message from the agency makes clear that the fines scale with the value of the land involved and are designed to deter situational misappropriations rather than settle minor disputes in a casual way.
Beyond merely occupying land improperly, the violation can extend to using the land for purposes that were never approved or recorded in official documents. Activities such as operating a car wash or converting a parcel into a storage facility fall into this category of unauthorized use. When such non-compliant uses are discovered, the offender can expect a more substantial administrative penalty, typically ranging from ten to twenty thousand rubles depending on the specifics of the case and the local enforcement practices. The policy reflects a firm stance that land designated for specific uses should be preserved for those purposes, and deviations can carry meaningful consequences.
The topic of land and mortgage activity is part of a broader picture of registration and property handling that Rosreestr monitors. In a separate line of reporting, it was noted that in the first four months of 2023 there were around forty thousand cases involving mortgage and housing loan agreements registered in Moscow. This figure stands out as a record high for January through April when compared with all years previously observed. The increased activity highlights the sustained demand for property financing and the ongoing evolution of the housing market in the region, with lenders and registrars processing a high volume of transactions during this period.
In addition, Rosreestr reported that last month alone there were eleven thousand six hundred mortgage transactions recorded. The numbers indicate a busy sector where buyers, banks, and registrars continue to move large numbers of deals through the system. This level of activity underscores the importance of accurate documentation and timely registration to ensure clear title, proper collateralization, and efficient feedback loops between borrowers, lenders, and property registrars. It also signals to market participants that the regulatory environment remains attentive to lending practices and the formal recording of real estate ventures.