Redevelopment of apartments in Moscow must be safe for the building and the premises itself, and not violate the interests of the residents of the building. For this reason, all work can be carried out only on the basis of the project, taking into account prohibitions and restrictions for changing the layout. You can begin work after receiving permission from the Moscow Housing Inspectorate (MZHI). In some cases, additional permissions from other home owners are required.
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Read in the material what requirements apply for remodeling an apartment in Moscow, what you can and cannot do in your premises, and where to go to obtain permits.
New law on redevelopment in Moscow
Unified rules for carrying out and approving redevelopments in Moscow have been in force since 2011. They are contained in Moscow Government Decree No. 508-PP (). Also, a number of important norms can be found in the Housing Code of the Russian Federation, which applies to all regions.
The latest changes to Resolution No. 508-PP were adopted in 2020. They have slightly changed the requirements for the documents that the apartment owner must submit and for the algorithm of actions during approvals. Basically, the innovations affected the ability to submit documents through online services and obtain permits for redevelopment remotely.
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The purpose of the redevelopment is to change the configuration of the apartment, increase the level of comfort and living conditions, and change the design of the premises.
It is unacceptable to start changing the layout without preparing the project. Even if it seems to you that the planned work is completely safe for the building structures and premises, this may be a mistaken misconception. For example, without contacting specialists, it is impossible to assess whether the load-bearing capacity of walls or ceilings will deteriorate, or whether other elements of the building will be damaged. All these points are determined at the design stage, during approvals.
Expert commentary. Issues related to the exploitation of housing stock in Moscow are dealt with by the Moscow Housing Institute. This department reviews redevelopment projects, issues permission for work or refuses to carry it out. You cannot do without contacting the Ministry of Housing, regardless of the nature of the changes in the configuration of the residential premises. Also, MZhI will decide on the legalization of the layout if it was carried out without prior approval.
| No. | The main stages of approval of redevelopment in Moscow | Description |
| 1 | Redevelopment project | Project documentation contains a description of all solutions and work, requirements for their safety, estimates and calculations, diagrams and drawings. The project for the redevelopment of apartments and non-residential premises in an apartment building must be approved by the Moscow Housing Inspectorate. |
| 2 | Order a technical report | The technical conclusion is drawn up by the State Budgetary Institution “Expert Center” if the redevelopment is carried out in the premises of an apartment building. The conclusion confirms that the work will not lead to a deterioration in the characteristics of load-bearing structures or a decrease in load-bearing capacity. |
| 3 | Cadastral works | Includes studying documents and information from the Unified State Register of Real Estate, inspection and measurements at the site. The cadastral engineer will coordinate and describe the coordinates and characteristics of the premises in technical terms. |
| 4 | Cadastral registration | It consists of transferring information from the technical plan to the Unified State Register of Real Estate. Based on the results of the registration, the applicant will receive an extract from the Unified State Register from Rosreestr. |
General requirements for redevelopment
An apartment building can contain not only apartments, but also non-residential premises. For example, on the ground floors of many houses there are shops, catering outlets and other services. In non-residential premises of an apartment building, you can also change the layout. At the same time, the rules for approving work for an apartment and non-residential premises are practically the same.
To comply with the requirements of the law and carry out redevelopment in the apartment, you need to:
- design upcoming work;
- confirm that the upcoming work will not affect the load-bearing capacity of the structures and will not lead to a deterioration in the strength and stability of the building;
- obtain the necessary permits and approvals;
- carry out work strictly according to the project, in compliance with safety requirements;
- carry out a number of mandatory activities after completion of work, including undergoing cadastral registration of changes after redevelopment.
What changes do not require approval?
Without permission, you can perform the following work in the apartment:
- replacement of windows - you can install any chosen options, but the external color and pattern should not stand out from the overall picture of the house;
- cosmetic repairs - updating coatings, finishing of premises and interiors without changing the layout;
- installation of air conditioners - the arrangement can be carried out with the installation of blocks on the facade of an apartment building;
- replacement of engineering equipment - new heating pipes, sewerage, gas supply, ventilation, electrical wiring and other similar systems, as well as their elements. However, they must correspond to the existing technical capabilities of the apartment;
- installation of built-in furniture that does not create a new room (closets, mezzanines, but not storage rooms).
When remodeling an apartment, you don’t have to add any of the elements described above to the project, if they are also planned.
How to remodel in Moscow in 2021
Redevelopment can be done in almost any apartment if you choose the right solutions for changing the configuration of the premises. Initially, a technical specification for the design is drawn up. In it, the owner, with the support of specialists, will indicate what layout of the apartment he wants to see after completion of the work. At this stage, you can check the documents and initial data for the apartment and house, determine what can and cannot be changed.
Below we will talk about the most important stages of redevelopment and its approval. If you have any questions, you can ask our experts.
Project
Each owner who makes a redevelopment expects to improve living conditions, make more efficient use of living and auxiliary space, and create a unique design. Such plans cannot be implemented arbitrarily, as this may contradict security requirements. Therefore, to change the layout you always need a project.
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To complete a project for remodeling an apartment in Moscow, you need to choose an organization that is a member of an SRO. This ensures that specialists meet the requirements for qualifications, education and work experience. It is in the project that it will be stated:
- what work is planned to be carried out in the apartment;
- what safety requirements must be observed when carrying out work, when changing the layout and characteristics of the apartment;
- what the configuration of the premises in the apartment will look like after completion of the work;
- what materials should be used in the redevelopment process.
The project is done taking into account the actual layout and condition of the apartment, the location of the walls and other structural elements. In some cases, standard designs can be used, but this rarely suits the customer.
Technical conclusion
Design solutions must ensure safety for the structures of the house and apartment. This is especially true for load-bearing structures, since their damage or excessive load can lead to destruction and loss of strength. Only experts can confirm that the redevelopment corresponds to the actual condition, wear and bearing capacity of structures. For this purpose, the State Budgetary Institution “Expert Center” conducts surveys and calculations, issues a technical report on the condition of load-bearing structures.
Also, before submitting the project for approval, you need to obtain a copy of the technical passport from the BTI. It also contains information about the characteristics and layout of the apartment. When the redevelopment is completed, changes are made to the technical passport of the BTI. If the BTI information for your home is uploaded to the database of the Ministry of Housing and Property and the Department of State Property, changes to the registration certificate will be made automatically.
The project will show what changes the redevelopment will bring to the apartment.
Coordination
Coordination of redevelopment means obtaining permission for construction work to change the characteristics of the apartment. The main stage of approvals takes place at the Moscow Housing Institute. You need to imagine:
- project;
- technical conclusion;
- BTI technical passport, copy of the floor plan;
- title documents for the apartment (if this information is not available in the Unified State Register of Real Estate);
- application for approval.
The period for reviewing documents is up to 45 days. In practice, approval is issued earlier than this deadline.
In some cases, you need to obtain permission from the general meeting of apartment building residents. This is required if construction work will affect common property. For example, holding a meeting and approving the issue is necessary when installing or dismantling door and window openings on the external walls of a building. The minutes of the meeting with a positive decision must be submitted to the Ministry of Housing along with other documents.
Redevelopment of apartments in Moscow. Questions to the expert
Konstantin M.
Expert in the field of certification, cadastre, real estate and design. Higher legal education, more than 10 years of work experience.
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Submitted documents to the BTI for approval of the redevelopment. I was refused because BTI does not deal with this. Is the refusal legal?
Yes, the BTI bodies are not involved in approving redevelopment, since this is the authority of the Moscow Housing Inspectorate. The BTI only needs to make changes to the technical passport.
Is it true that in order to approve the redevelopment you need to contact Rosreestr?
Not certainly in that way. The approval of the redevelopment goes through the Moscow Housing Inspectorate. But after completion of the work, changes need to be made to the Unified State Register, and this is done by Rosreestr.
Is it possible to coordinate redevelopment in Moscow online? How to submit documents remotely?
To do this, you need to act through the mos.ru website. You can log into your personal account on the site using your digital signature or your government services account (USIA).
If we made a redevelopment without approval. Do you have to dismantle everything in the apartment? Or is there a chance to agree upon it after the work is completed?
Legalization of already completed redevelopment is allowed. To do this, you also need to contact the Moscow Housing Inspectorate. If a negative decision is made, you can appeal it in court.
What documents need to be provided
In addition to the prepared redevelopment project, other papers are also required. Here's what you need to remodel your apartment:
- passport of the apartment owner who submits the application;
- technical passport received from the BTI;
- documents confirming ownership;
- consent of other homeowners to carry out redevelopment;
- written consent of the bank if the apartment is under mortgage.
A floor plan of an apartment building may be required, as well as an extract from the house register about those who are already registered in the home. Consents of co-owners will require notarization.
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- for designing redevelopment in apartments and houses of any type;
- to support approvals;
- on the preparation of technical plans for cadastral registration.
If you want to learn more about our services and rules for redevelopment in 2021, please contact our experts for a consultation. The table below shows preliminary prices for some services.
| No. | Service, document | Price |
| 1 | Redevelopment design | from 12,000 rub. (depending on the area and features of the object, type of work) |
| 2 | Support for redevelopment approvals | from 10,000 rub. |
| 3 | Preparation of a technical plan | from 8000 rub. |
| 4 | Support of the cadastral registration procedure in Rosreestr or MFC | from 12,000 rub. |
| 5 | Drawing up a technical report | from 15,000 rub. |
What work needs to be approved
The following steps for apartment redevelopment are required to be approved by government agencies:
- Simple redevelopment. It includes procedures such as: eliminating doors in load-bearing walls, creating new openings in interior partitions, demolishing or moving wall partitions.
- Complex redevelopment. It includes many more procedures, including: moving doors, creating new openings in load-bearing walls, changing the area of premises, partial demolition of load-bearing walls, creating loggias or other additional rooms. This type of work also includes: replacing gas stoves with electric ones, changing the position of electrical networks, combining a bathroom and toilet, adding or moving a bathroom or kitchen, merging several apartments.
However, none of these actions are considered prohibited. You just need to make sure that the rebirth is legal.
conclusions
- Redevelopment of apartments in Moscow is carried out in accordance with the Housing Code of the Russian Federation and Resolution No. 508-PP.
- Redevelopment of an apartment can be carried out only on the basis of the project, taking into account prohibitions and restrictions for changing the layout. You can begin work after receiving permission from the Moscow Housing Inspectorate.
- Completion of the redevelopment obliges the owner to obtain a certificate from the Moscow Housing Institute and order a technical plan. With a technical plan, you need to undergo cadastral registration in Rosreestr.
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How important is coordination?
To properly carry out redevelopment, you need to go through many authorities and obtain permits such as BTI approval. However, if everything is done step by step, then legal redevelopment will not be a problem for the apartment owner.
To draw up a project, consultation with specialists will be required. In order for the process to go smoothly and quickly enough, you need to collect all the documents at the preparation stage. The speed of obtaining approval depends on whether all documents are prepared correctly.
The Housing Code requires that all redevelopment of apartments that owners want to do must be legalized. If you violate the requirements of the code or make incorrect redevelopment, you will have to eliminate the repairs made and also pay a fine.
