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A home or apartment in Azerbaijan may be placed under seizure in cases involving unpaid debts, court rulings or enforcement proceedings, according to a local real estate expert.
Firdovsi Khalilov said property owners should not assume that real estate is protected under all circumstances. If a person fails to meet financial obligations and does not have enough cash or other liquid assets to cover the debt, the claim may be directed against their home.
The process can eventually lead not only to restrictions on the property but also to its forced sale, depending on the circumstances and the outcome of legal proceedings.
Khalilov said the risk applies not only to borrowers but also to people who act as guarantors for someone else’s loan.
If the primary borrower stops making payments, responsibility may shift to the guarantor. If the guarantor is unable to repay the debt, their property may also be placed at risk.
“Citizens should understand that property is not permanent or untouchable in every situation,” Khalilov said. “When a person assumes an obligation and fails to fulfill it, enforcement may be directed against that property.”
He noted that banks often require real estate as collateral precisely because it serves as security for repayment. If the borrower defaults, the property may be seized and later sold to recover the outstanding debt.
The expert urged citizens to carefully assess the risks before taking out a loan, using a home as collateral or signing a guarantee agreement for another borrower.
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