New Civil Code Poses Risks to Property Rights
May 27, 2026 at 12:22
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✦ AI Summary
- Fraudulent sales could jeopardize rightful ownership
- The new Civil Code contradicts constitutional guarantees
- Good faith purchasers may unlawfully acquire property
The recent changes in the Civil Code have raised significant concerns over property rights. If fraudsters sell a property using forged documents to an unsuspecting buyer, legal recourse for the original owner may be insufficient. This troubling scenario was highlighted by Valeriya Odintsova, a lawyer and founder of the Legal Company "Lodzhik."
Under Article 41 of Ukraine's Constitution, private property is protected from unlawful seizure, yet certain provisions in the new Civil Code contradict this safeguard. Notably, Part 1 of Article 427 allows good-faith buyers—who are unaware of the dubious origins of a property—to claim ownership, even if the sale lacks legal legitimacy.
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