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Bishkek City Hall: Buying Lease Rights for Municipal Property from Tenants is Prohibited

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bishkek City Hall reminded citizens that acquiring rights to leased municipal property from tenants is prohibited.
  • The city administration is restricting the transfer of temporary use rights for municipal property to third parties to protect its interests.
  • Citizens are urged to be vigilant and avoid transactions with tenants for municipal property rights without legal grounds.

Bishkek City Hall has issued a stern reminder to residents regarding the acquisition of rights to leased municipal property. The administration emphasized that purchasing these rights directly from current tenants is strictly prohibited, aiming to safeguard the interests of the municipality and its citizens.

These measures are aimed at preventing the emergence of disputed situations related to the use of municipal property, preventing legal proceedings, and also eliminating possible encumbrances on municipal property.

— Press service of Bishkek City HallExplaining the rationale behind the restrictions on transferring municipal property rights.

To prevent misuse and ensure proper governance, the city is implementing restrictions on the transfer of temporary usage rights for municipal property to any third parties. This measure is designed to preempt disputes related to property usage and avoid potential legal entanglements.

The city administration is not a party to such transactions and does not guarantee the extension of the lease agreement with the new user.

— Bishkek City HallClarifying the city's position on unauthorized transfers of lease rights.

The press service of the city hall stated that these actions are intended to prevent contentious situations, avert legal proceedings, and eliminate any possible encumbrances on municipal property. They noted that instances have been identified where tenants have attempted to transfer or sell their usage rights to others without proper authorization.

Persons acquiring such rights assume the risk of refusal to extend the lease agreement.

— Bishkek City HallWarning individuals about the risks involved in acquiring lease rights from tenants.

Bishkek City Hall clarified that it is not a party to such unauthorized transactions and cannot guarantee the extension of lease agreements with new occupants. Individuals who acquire these rights do so at their own risk, potentially facing refusal to renew the lease. The municipality underscored that municipal property is afforded special legal protection, and any disposition of rights must strictly adhere to Kyrgyz Republic legislation.

Municipal property is under special legal protection. The disposal of rights to municipal property is carried out exclusively in the manner and within the limits established by the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.

— Bishkek City HallReiterating the legal framework governing municipal property.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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