The criteria for non-use of land plots have been established: what should land owners consider starting from September 1

How to avoid recognizing a land plot as unused? ▌ ???? Basis: Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 826 dated May 31, 2025 Starting from September 1, 2025, clear signs of non-use of land plots located within the boundaries of settlements, horticultural and horticultural territories have been established. To ensure that your land plot is not recognized as abandoned, it is important to follow the following rules: --- What should the landowner do? , Getting rid of garbage: A sign of disuse: Cluttered territory or waste pollution of more than half of the site area. , What to do: - Remove trash and waste from the site. - Time limit for cleaning: 1 year from the date of detection of the violation. --- ▌ Weed control: A sign of disuse: The site is overgrown with weeds by more than half or the height of the plants exceeds 1 meter. , What to do: - Remove weeds and vegetation over 1 m high. - The exception is specially planted ornamental plantings. - Term for elimination: 1 year. --- ▌ Start of construction: Sign of disuse: Absence of registered real estate objects: - For plots in localities intended for construction: there are no buildings or structures for 5 years after acquiring the rights to the site. - For individual housing construction (IHS): the absence of a residential building for 7 years after the registration of land rights. , What to do: - Register the built house or structure in accordance with the established procedure. - An exception is the case of the impossibility of starting construction due to illegal actions of government agencies or operating companies. --- ▌ Restoration of an existing facility: Sign of disuse: Destruction of the building (no windows, glass damage). , What to do: - Carry out repairs, restore the integrity of the structure. - If the building is recognized as an emergency, it is necessary to take measures to repair the damage or begin reconstruction. - Recovery period: 1 year. --- When does responsibility come? Consequences of non-compliance: - An administrative fine in accordance with part 3 of Article 8.8 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation. - The possibility of seizing the land provided for in Article 284 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. However, signs of disuse do not apply if the site is under arrest, there is a ban on its use, or natural disasters have occurred. --- ▌ ???? Final recommendations: The owner of the land needs to monitor the condition of his site, promptly eliminate the identified deficiencies and take steps to properly equip it. This will avoid liability and preserve ownership of the land.