Self-service dining establishment shuts down in Lermont
In the rural village of Lermontovo, a 800-square-meter building, previously serving as a cafeteria, has been sealed and disconnected from all utility services. Following a court ruling, local authorities have now banned its operation, intensifying their efforts to enforce legal decisions on unauthorized self-built structures.
Sergey Boyko, head of Tuapse Municipal District, announced their commitment to collaborating with the bailiff service to enforce court decisions on illegally constructed buildings. He shared this information via a post on Telegram.
Meanwhile, in the suburb of Sochi, a different three-story apartment building, spanning 450 square meters, was demolished due to an identical court order. Previously, the city-resort administration had filed a lawsuit, and the court ruled that the building's construction was unauthorized. The owner was subsequently ordered to demolish it, which was carried out by a specialized organization following a signed contract.
The instances of Lermontovo and Sochi highlight a recurring issue in Russia: courts ordering the demolition of self-built structures that lack proper permits, violate land-use and urban planning laws, or are constructed without proper authorization. Courts take legal action to uphold urban planning norms and enforce the public interest, especially in the case of unauthorized self-built structures.
- After the court ruling in Lermontovo, authorities are now exploring alternatives for investing in real-estate projects that comply with urban planning laws, as the demolition of self-built structures without proper permits continues to be a pressing issue.
- In an effort to mitigate financial losses from demolished buildings, some property owners in Russia are now considering investing in fully authorized and legitimate real-estate ventures, such as buying stocks in the finance sector, to ensure the long-term sustainability of their assets.
