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Country law guide · Ukraine

Landlord & tenant in Ukraine

Commercial leases, residential tenancies, rent disputes and possession matters.

Ukrainian private leases require civil-law analysis, while state and communal property is subject to a distinct leasing statute. Identify the owner and legal character of the asset before selecting terms or remedies. Wartime use restrictions, damage and loss of access need documented analysis rather than an assumption that every lease is automatically suspended or terminated.

Identify the premises, permitted use, parties and evidence of possession before reviewing rent or termination. Separate maintenance, service charges, deposits and statutory protections from the basic payment obligation. Record notices and access arrangements carefully. A negotiated surrender should deal with keys, condition, outstanding sums and release; possession disputes should follow the authorised process rather than unilateral physical action.

Key laws & official sources

Civil Code of Ukraine No. 435-IV

Governs civil rights, obligations, property and succession; current amendments and transitional rules must be selected for the relevant event.

Law on Lease of State and Communal Property No. 157-IX

Regulates leasing public assets through a distinct statutory framework; current procedures and wartime measures differ from ordinary private leases.

Point to check

Check current Ukrainian amendments, wartime measures and the functioning authority for the relevant date and territory; legal entitlement and practical access may differ.

Practical next steps

  • Determine whether the property is private, state or communal before reviewing the lease.
  • Reconcile rent, deposits and repairs
  • Review notice and recovery procedure

Documents to prepare

  • Lease, variations and inventory
  • Rent account and service-charge documents
  • Inspection records and notices
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How Jurisiti can help

First establish whether the arrangement is residential, commercial or another protected form of occupation. Mandatory rules may affect deposits, rent changes, repair obligations and termination even where a signed lease says otherwise. A notice must be checked against both the contract and the applicable statutory process.

  • Lease negotiation and renewal
  • Repair, rent and service-charge disputes
  • Termination notices and possession procedure

Questions about your matter

How do I start a landlord & tenant enquiry in Ukraine?

Identify the jurisdiction, the people involved, any existing proceeding or deadline, and the result you need. A short chronology and the key documents help define the proposed engagement before local professional arrangements are confirmed.

Can a cross-border matter involve more than one legal system?

Yes. Ukraine may be one part of a wider matter involving another place of residence, contracting party, asset or forum. Applicable law, jurisdiction and enforcement should be assessed separately, using the relevant national and international rules.

Does this guide establish a lawyer-client relationship?

No. An enquiry or use of this guide does not establish an engagement. Conflicts, professional authority, scope, responsibilities and fees must be confirmed before work is undertaken.

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