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A new decision allows authorities to verify land-use discrepancies within 15 working days and correct cadastral records directly, aiming to reduce legal delays and address the long-standing issue of undocumented housing.
Azerbaijan has introduced new rules designed to simplify the registration of homes and land plots, removing one of the most common administrative barriers in property documentation.
Until now, even minor inconsistencies between documents submitted by citizens and cadastral land data could halt the registration process, often forcing applicants into lengthy court proceedings or extended reviews by multiple state agencies.
Under the new procedure, if the designated use of land differs across documents, relevant authorities will analyze land-management records within 15 working days.
If the information is confirmed as accurate, the property will be registered and necessary corrections to cadastral data will be made by the state, rather than requiring further legal action from the owner.
Industry representatives say the measure could serve as a transitional step toward resolving the nationwide problem of undocumented private housing, much of which has remained in legal limbo due to mismatches in land classification.
Government institutions are continuing to explore broader mechanisms to regularize such properties, with the newly introduced 15-day review period seen as a key procedural improvement.
The decision has already entered into force and is expected to reduce the documentation burden on citizens, limiting refusals linked to technical discrepancies and accelerating formal recognition of property rights.