Uzbekistan Proposes Criminal Liability for Occupying Unfinished Buildings
The Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan has passed a bill proposing criminal liability for allowing citizens to occupy residential buildings that have not been officially commissioned.
Uzbekistan Suggests Criminal Charges for Occupying Incomplete Buildings
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, which is the lower house of parliament, has approved a draft law that would impose criminal liability on those who allow individuals to live in multi-apartment buildings that are incomplete and have not been officially commissioned.
The lower house noted that, despite ongoing urban planning reforms throughout the nation, there are still cases where people occupy apartments in multi-story residential buildings that have not completed the required commissioning processes.
The proposed legislation includes amendments to the Criminal Code. If enacted, it would hold accountable those responsible for the construction of multi-apartment buildings, as well as officials who allow residents to occupy buildings that are not ready for habitation.
Additionally, changes to the Urban Planning Code are suggested, which would require clients and contractors to implement measures to prevent the occupancy of residential buildings that do not meet the necessary operational readiness standards.
After receiving approval from the Legislative Chamber, the draft law has been sent to the Senate for further review.