The State Property Committee explained whether the tenant is obliged to reimburse the costs of capital repairs

The State Property Committee told whether the tenant is obliged to reimburse the costs of overhaul of the leased premises. This sb.by reported in the press service of the Ministry.

According to the general rule established by Presidential Decree No. 138 of May 16, 2023, the tenant does not reimburse the lessor for capital repairs. However, there are exceptions: the lessee is obliged to reimburse the costs if this is indicated in the notice of the auction (when buying the lease right through bidding) or such a condition is prescribed in the lease agreement.

For landlords of communal property in the State Property Committee, it is recommended to use the approximate form of the contract approved by the decision of the Minsk City Executive Committee of December 28, 2023 No. 5302. Paragraph 15 of this document gives the right to agree on the procedure for reimbursement of capital repair costs.

- If there is no corresponding norm in the contract, the landlord pays for all major repairs, the ministry said.

The institution advised to carefully read the contract before signing - this will help save money and nerves.

The State Property Committee told how to check the appraiser of real estate and what to do in case of doubts in his report